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Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park
Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1988, covering 109 km² (42 sq mi). It is the #72 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 109 km²
- Established
- 1988
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- FEN · 3 km
Nearest airports to Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park
- 1 FEN3 kmstraight line
- 2Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNAT387 kmstraight lineNatal, Brazil
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More about Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park
Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 109 km² (10,929 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #72 largest national park in Brazil (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1988, 38 years ago — the first national parks in Brazil date back to 1937. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park
The closest airport is Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN), about 3 km away — around 4 minutes by car; alternatively Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT, 387 km).
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