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Auyuittuq National Park

Auyuittuq National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1976, covering 19,089 km² (7,370 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.

Area: 19,089 km²
Established: 1976
IUCN: II: National Park

More about Auyuittuq National Park

Auyuittuq National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada — national park located on Baffin Island, Canada. It covers 19,089 km² (1,908,900 ha) — about 12.1 times the size of London, making it the #7 largest national park in Canada (5.6% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1976, 50 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Auyuittuq National Park?

19,089 km² — about 1,908,900 hectares or 7,370 square miles.

When was Auyuittuq National Park established?

In 1976 — 50 years ago.

What protection category is Auyuittuq National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

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