National Park · Thailand
Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Mu Ko Lanta National Park is a national park in Thailand, covering 33,112 acres (13,400 ha), established in 1990.
National Park · Thailand
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Thailand |
| Area | 33,112 acres (13,400 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 7.4840° N, 99.0990° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Mu Ko Lanta National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะลันตา) is a national park in the southern part of Krabi Province, Thailand, consisting of several islands. The two largest islands are Ko Lanta Noi and Ko Lanta Yai. Although both are inhabited, Ko Lanta Yai is the primary tourist destination. The park was established on 15 August 1990 A clan of Chao Ley, or "sea gypsies" lives on Ko Lanta Yai. The clan still practices many of their ancient customs and ceremonies, such as the setting of ceremonial boats adrift to bring good luck and prosperity on the full moon nights of the sixth and eleventh months.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Krabi International Airport (KBV) · Krabi, Thailand · 42.9 miles away
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) · Phuket, Thailand · 68.9 miles away
- Langkawi International Airport (LGK) · Langkawi, Malaysia · 90.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mu Ko Lanta National Park?
Mu Ko Lanta National Park is in Thailand (7.4840° N, 99.0990° E).
When was Mu Ko Lanta National Park established?
Mu Ko Lanta National Park was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mu Ko Lanta National Park?
Mu Ko Lanta National Park covers 33,112 acres (13,400 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4922606 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mu_Ko_Lanta_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).