National Park · India
Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park is a national park in India, covering 22,121 acres (8,952 ha), established in 1980.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | India |
| Area | 22,121 acres (8,952 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 11.1333° N, 76.4667° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park is a national park in Kerala, India. It is located in the Nilgiri hills and has a core area of 89.52 km2 (34.56 sq mi). It is surrounded by a buffer zone of 148 km2 (57 sq mi). This national park has some rare species of flora and fauna. Silent Valley National Park was explored in 1847 by the botanist Robert Wight. It is located in the border of Mannarkkad Taluk of Palakkad district, Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, and Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the rich biodiversity of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Calicut International Airport (CCJ) · Calicut, India · 34.7 miles away
- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore, India · 39.8 miles away
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi, India · 68.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Silent Valley National Park?
Silent Valley National Park is in India (11.1333° N, 76.4667° E).
When was Silent Valley National Park established?
Silent Valley National Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Silent Valley National Park?
Silent Valley National Park covers 22,121 acres (8,952 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q176792 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Valley_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).