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National Parks in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 3 national parks covering about 1,911 km² in total. The largest is Rila National Park (810 km²); the oldest, Pirin National Park, dates from 1962.
Rila National Park810 km² · since 1992
Central Balkan National Park717 km² · since 1991
Pirin National Park384 km² · since 1962
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National parks in Bulgaria at a glance
Bulgaria has 3 national parks covering about 1,911 km² — roughly 1.7% of the country's 110,879 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Rila National Park — 810 km², since 1992
- Central Balkan National Park — 717 km², since 1991
- Pirin National Park — 384 km², since 1962
Oldest national parks
- Pirin National Park — established 1962
- Central Balkan National Park — established 1991
- Rila National Park — established 1992
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has 3 national parks covering about 1,911 km² in total. The largest is Rila National Park (810 km²); the oldest, Pirin National Park, dates from 1962.
What are the largest national parks in Bulgaria?
Rila National Park (810 km²), Central Balkan National Park (717 km²) and Pirin National Park (384 km²).
How much of Bulgaria is national park?
About 1.7% of the country — 1,911 km² of national parks out of 110,879 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Bulgaria?
Pirin National Park, established in 1962, followed by Central Balkan National Park (1991) and Rila National Park (1992).