National Park · Turkey
Munzur Valley National Park
Munzur Valley National Park is a national park in Turkey, covering 103,784 acres (42,000 ha), established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Turkey |
| Area | 103,784 acres (42,000 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 39.4892° N, 39.6250° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Munzur Valley National Park
The Munzur Valley National Park (Turkish: Munzur Vadisi Milli Parkı), established on December 21, 1971, is the largest and the most biodiverse national park in Turkey. It is located at the Munzur Valley of Munzur Mountain Range within Tunceli Province in eastern Anatolia. The Munzur Valley National Park, part of the Eastern Anatolian deciduous forests ecoregion, is one of the richest floristic areas of Anatolia. The national park was established to protect the region's wildlife and scenic beauty.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) · Şanlıurfa, Turkey · 146.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Munzur Valley National Park?
Munzur Valley National Park is in Turkey (39.4892° N, 39.6250° E).
When was Munzur Valley National Park established?
Munzur Valley National Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Munzur Valley National Park?
Munzur Valley National Park covers 103,784 acres (42,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1682878 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munzur_Valley_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).