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Tuktut Nogait National Park
Tuktut Nogait National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1998, covering 18,181 km² (7,020 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 18,181 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
More about Tuktut Nogait National Park
Tuktut Nogait National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 18,181 km² (1,818,100 ha) — about 11.6 times the size of London, making it the #8 largest national park in Canada (5.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1998, 28 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 Tuktut Nogait National Park?
18,181 km² — about 1,818,100 hectares or 7,020 square miles.
When was Tuktut Nogait National Park established?
In 1998 — 28 years ago.
What protection category is Tuktut Nogait National Park?
It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.
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