Azerbaijan · national park
Shahdag National Park
Shahdag National Park is a national park in Azerbaijan, established in 2006, covering 1,305 km² (504 sq mi). It is the largest of Azerbaijan's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 1,305 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GBB · 46 km
Nearest airports to Shahdag National Park
- 1 GBB46 kmstraight line
- 2Heydar Aliyev International AirportGYD160 kmstraight lineBaku, Azerbaijan
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- 3 GNJ164 kmstraight line
More about Shahdag National Park
Shahdag National Park is one of 10 national parks in Azerbaijan — national park and historical site in Oğuz Rayon and Şamaxı Rayon in Azerbaijan. It covers 1,305 km² (130,508 ha) — about 83% of the size of London, making it the largest national park in Azerbaijan (39% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 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 Shahdag National Park
The closest airport is Gabala International Airport (GBB), about 46 km away — around 1 h 0 min by car; alternatively Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD, 160 km). Other national parks within reach include Altyaghach National Park (110 km²), Samursky National Park (483 km²), Aghgol National Park (179 km²) and Qax State Nature Reserve — easy to combine on one trip.
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