National Park · Finland
Valkmusa National Park
Valkmusa National Park is a national park in Finland, covering 4,812 acres (1,947 ha), established in 1996.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Finland |
| Area | 4,812 acres (1,947 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 60.5628° N, 26.7056° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Valkmusa National Park
Valkmusa National Park (Finnish: Valkmusan kansallispuisto, Swedish: Valkmusa nationalpark) is a national park in the Kymenlaakso region of Finland. It was established in 1996 and covers 17 square kilometres (6.6 sq mi). The national park comprises swamp land, extraordinarily representing in southern Finland. More than 30 different swamp types can be categorised in the area. The park has a diverse birdlife. Characteristic of the species is abundant southern avifauna, and on the other hand the occurrence of northern species, such as the willow grouse and rustic bunting. The park is an important resting place for migratory birds.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) · Lappeenranta, Finland · 58.8 miles away
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) · Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland · 61.7 miles away
- Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) · Tallinn, Estonia · 102.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Finland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Valkmusa National Park?
Valkmusa National Park is in Finland (60.5628° N, 26.7056° E).
When was Valkmusa National Park established?
Valkmusa National Park was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Valkmusa National Park?
Valkmusa National Park covers 4,812 acres (1,947 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1515255 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valkmusa_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).