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Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park is a national park in Belarus, established in 1991, covering 1,500 km² (579 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Belarus's 4 national parks.
- Area
- 1,500 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BQT · 37 km
Nearest airports to Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park
- 1 BQT37 kmstraight line
- 2 LUZ154 kmstraight line
- 3 WAW196 kmstraight line
Lublin, PolandMore about Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park is one of 4 national parks in Belarus. It covers 1,500 km² (150,000 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Belarus (30% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Belarus. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park
The closest airport is Brest International Airport (BQT), about 37 km away — around 48 minutes by car; alternatively Lublin Airport (LUZ, 154 km). Other national parks within reach include Białowieża National Park (105 km²), Narew National Park (68 km²), Shatsk National Natural Park (490 km²) and National Nature Park Prypiat-Stokhid (393 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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