National Park · Romania
Retezat National Park
Retezat National Park is a national park in Romania, covering 94,016 acres (38,047 ha), established in 1935.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Romania |
| Area | 94,016 acres (38,047 ha) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 45.3333° N, 22.8333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Retezat National Park
The Retezat National Park (Romanian: Parcul Național Retezat) is a protected area located in the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara County, Romania. Founded in 1935, it is the oldest national park in the country and categorized as a category II IUCN national park. Retezat is particularly notable for its biodiverse flora, with over 1,000 species of plants present within the park. It is also home to some of the last remaining pristine old-growth forests in Europe.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) · Sibiu, Romania · 68.2 miles away
- Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) · Timişoara, Romania · 79.5 miles away
- Craiova International Airport (CRA) · Craiova, Romania · 87.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Romania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Retezat National Park?
Retezat National Park is in Romania (45.3333° N, 22.8333° E).
When was Retezat National Park established?
Retezat National Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Retezat National Park?
Retezat National Park covers 94,016 acres (38,047 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204931 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retezat_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).