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Central Balkan National Park
Central Balkan National Park is a national park in Bulgaria, established in 1991, covering 717 km² (277 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Bulgaria's 3 national parks.
- Area
- 717 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PDV · 73 km
Nearest airports to Central Balkan National Park
- 1 PDV73 kmstraight line
- 2 SOF111 kmstraight line
- 3 CRA192 kmstraight line
Craiova, RomaniaMore about Central Balkan National Park
Central Balkan National Park is one of 3 national parks in Bulgaria. It covers 717 km² (71,669 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #2 largest national park in Bulgaria (37.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 years ago — the first national parks in Bulgaria date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Central Balkan National Park
The closest airport is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), about 73 km away — around 1 h 35 min by car; alternatively Sofia Airport (SOF, 111 km). Other national parks within reach include Rila National Park (810 km²), Rodopi Mountain Range National Park (549 km²), Pirin National Park (384 km²) and Stara Planina National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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