National Park · Greece
Prespa National Park
Prespa National Park is a national park in Greece, covering 65,762 acres (26,613 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Greece |
| Area | 65,762 acres (26,613 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 40.7722° N, 21.0772° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Prespa National Park
Prespa National Park (Greek: Εθνικός Δρυμός Πρεσπών) is a national park in the Western Macedonia region of Greece. It is one of the national parks surrounding Lake Prespa, encompassing the area around the southeastern part of the lake within Greece, including Small Prespa Lake. As a wetland area, the park is designated as a Ramsar site. Notable bird species found here include the Dalmatian pelican, great white pelican, great egret, pygmy cormorant, and golden eagle. The local flora comprises approximately 1,400 species, including the endemic Centaurea prespana. A visitor center is located in Agios Germanos.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) · Ohrid, North Macedonia · 33.2 miles away
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) · Rinas, Albania · 83.4 miles away
- Skopje International Airport (SKP) · Ilinden, North Macedonia · 86.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Prespa National Park?
Prespa National Park is in Greece (40.7722° N, 21.0772° E).
When was Prespa National Park established?
Prespa National Park was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Prespa National Park?
Prespa National Park covers 65,762 acres (26,613 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1988901 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prespa_National_Park_(Greece) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).