National Park · Argentina
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Tierra del Fuego National Park is a national park in Argentina, covering 155,676 acres (63,000 ha), established in 1960.
National Park · Argentina
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Argentina |
| Area | 155,676 acres (63,000 ha) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 54.6669° S, 68.5000° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tierra del Fuego National Park
Tierra del Fuego National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego) is a national park on the Argentine part of the island of Tierra del Fuego, within Tierra del Fuego Province in the ecoregion of Patagonic Forest and Altos Andes, a part of the subantarctic forest. Established on 15 October 1960 under the Law 15.554 and expanded in 1966, it was the first shoreline national park to be established in Argentina. The park has dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, forests, mountains, and glaciers. Its 630 km2 (240 sq mi) include parts of the Fagnano and Roca lakes.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) · Punta Arenas, Chile · 149.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tierra del Fuego National Park?
Tierra del Fuego National Park is in Argentina (54.6669° S, 68.5000° W).
When was Tierra del Fuego National Park established?
Tierra del Fuego National Park was established in 1960, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tierra del Fuego National Park?
Tierra del Fuego National Park covers 155,676 acres (63,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q828709 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tierra_del_Fuego_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).