Protected Area · Brazil
Xingu Indigenous Park
Xingu Indigenous Park is a protected area in Brazil, covering 6,528,514 acres (2,641,998 ha), established in 1961.
Protected Area · Brazil
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Brazil |
| Area | 6,528,514 acres (2,641,998 ha) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 11.2323° S, 53.1848° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Xingu Indigenous Park
The Xingu Indigenous Park (Parque Indígena do Xingu, pronounced [ʃĩˈɡu]) is an indigenous territory of Brazil, first created in 1961 as a national park in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Its official purposes are to protect the environment and the several nations of Xingu Indigenous peoples in the area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport (AFL) · Alta Floresta, Brazil · 219.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Xingu Indigenous Park?
Xingu Indigenous Park is in Brazil (11.2323° S, 53.1848° W).
When was Xingu Indigenous Park established?
Xingu Indigenous Park was established in 1961, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Xingu Indigenous Park?
Xingu Indigenous Park covers 6,528,514 acres (2,641,998 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q183444 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xingu_Indigenous_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).