National Park · Russia
Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park
Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park is a national park in Russia, covering 361,359 acres (146,237 ha), established in 1992.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Russia |
| Area | 361,359 acres (146,237 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Coordinates | 55.5418° N, 31.9620° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park
Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park (Russian: Смоленское Поозерье, which translates as Smolensk Lakes) is a forest-wetland ecosystem of 35 lakes and surroundings in the northwest of Smolensk Oblast near the Russian border with Belarus, about 40 miles (64 km) north of the city of Smolensk. The Western Dvina River flows through the lake region. The park was officially established in 1992. Since 2002, the park has been included in the international network of biosphere reserves. Administratively, the national park is shared between Demidovsky and Dukhovshchinsky Districts of Smolensk Oblast.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Mogilev Airport (MVQ) · Mogilev, Belarus · 132.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park?
Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park is in Russia (55.5418° N, 31.9620° E).
When was Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park established?
Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park?
Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park covers 361,359 acres (146,237 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3329986 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smolenskoye_Poozerye_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).