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Hirkan National Park
Hirkan National Park is a national park in Azerbaijan, established in 2004, covering 404 km² (156 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Azerbaijan's 10 national parks. One of the national parks of Azerbaijan country..
- Area
- 404 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ADU · 42 km
Nearest airports to Hirkan National Park
- 1 ADU42 kmstraight line
- 2 RAS166 kmstraight line
- 3 TBZ223 kmstraight line
Ardabil, IranMore about Hirkan National Park
Hirkan National Park is one of 10 national parks in Azerbaijan — one of the national parks of Azerbaijan country.. It covers 404 km² (40,358 ha) — about 52% of the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Azerbaijan (12.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2004, 22 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Azerbaijan (the first dates from 2003). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Hirkan National Park
The closest airport is Ardabil Airport (ADU), about 42 km away — around 55 minutes by car; alternatively Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS, 166 km). Other national parks within reach include Shirvan National Park (544 km²), Bujagh National Park (35 km²), Arasbaran national park (89 km²) and Aghgol National Park (179 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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