Georgia · national park
Kazbegi National Park
Kazbegi National Park is a national park in Georgia, established in 1976, covering 1,446 km² (558 sq mi). It is the largest of Georgia's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 1,446 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OGZ · 79 km
Nearest airports to Kazbegi National Park
- 1 OGZ79 kmstraight line
- 2 TBS102 kmstraight line
- 3 IGT102 kmstraight line
Beslan, RussiaMore about Kazbegi National Park
Kazbegi National Park is one of 13 national parks in Georgia. It covers 1,446 km² (144,617 ha) — about the size of London, making it the largest national park in Georgia (26% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1976, 50 years ago — the first national parks in Georgia date back to 1912. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kazbegi National Park
The closest airport is Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ), about 79 km away — around 1 h 43 min by car; alternatively Tbilisi International Airport (TBS, 102 km). Other national parks within reach include Pshav-Khevsureti National Park (738 km²), Alaniya National Park (549 km²), Tbilisi National Park (210 km²) and Tusheti National Park (830 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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