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Sirmilik National Park
Sirmilik National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 2001, covering 22,200 km² (8,571 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 22,200 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- II: National Park
More about Sirmilik National Park
Sirmilik National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 22,200 km² (2,220,000 ha) — about 14.1 times the size of London, making it the #4 largest national park in Canada (6.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2001, 25 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 Sirmilik National Park?
22,200 km² — about 2,220,000 hectares or 8,571 square miles.
When was Sirmilik National Park established?
In 2001 — 25 years ago.
What protection category is Sirmilik National Park?
It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.
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