National Park · Azerbaijan
Shirvan National Park
Shirvan National Park is a national park in Azerbaijan, covering 134,361 acres (54,374 ha), established in 2003.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Azerbaijan |
| Area | 134,361 acres (54,374 ha) |
| Established | 2003 |
| Coordinates | 39.5475° N, 49.0156° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shirvan National Park
Shirvan National Park (Azerbaijani: Şirvan Milli Parkı) — is a national park of Azerbaijan. It was established on July 5, 2003, within the territory of Salyan Rayon administrative districts. Its surface area is 54,373.5 hectares (543.735 km2). The Shirvan National Park was established on the base of the Shirvan State Reserve founded in 1969 and neighbouring areas. The reserve's activity is focused on the protection and reproduction of the goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa), waterfowl birds and typical plant biotypes of the Shirvan Lowland. The area is 25800 hectares, of which 3500 hectares are water reservoirs.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 84.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shirvan National Park?
Shirvan National Park is in Azerbaijan (39.5475° N, 49.0156° E).
When was Shirvan National Park established?
Shirvan National Park was established in 2003, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Shirvan National Park?
Shirvan National Park covers 134,361 acres (54,374 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4524236 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirvan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).