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Zengezur National Park
Zengezur National Park is a national park in Azerbaijan, established in 2004, covering 428 km² (165 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Azerbaijan's 10 national parks. Park in Azerbaijan.
- Area
- 428 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NAJ · 44 km
Nearest airports to Zengezur National Park
- 1 NAJ44 kmstraight line
- 2 LHL102 kmstraight line
- 3 TBZ104 kmstraight line
Tabriz, IranMore about Zengezur National Park
Zengezur National Park is one of 10 national parks in Azerbaijan — park in Azerbaijan. It covers 428 km² (42,797 ha) — about 55% of the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in Azerbaijan (12.8% 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 Zengezur National Park
The closest airport is Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively Lachin International Airport (LHL, 102 km). Other national parks within reach include Arevik National Park (344 km²), Kiamaky-Wildreservat (908 km²), Kantal National Park (70 km²) and Arasbaran national park (89 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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