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Pshav-Khevsureti National Park
Pshav-Khevsureti National Park is a national park in Georgia, established in 2014, covering 738 km² (285 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Georgia's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 738 km²
- Established
- 2014
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IGT · 75 km
Nearest airports to Pshav-Khevsureti National Park
- 1 IGT75 kmstraight line
- 2 OGZ76 kmstraight line
- 3 GRV92 kmstraight line
Sunzha, RussiaMore about Pshav-Khevsureti National Park
Pshav-Khevsureti National Park is one of 13 national parks in Georgia. It covers 738 km² (73,765 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in Georgia (13.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2014, 12 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 Pshav-Khevsureti National Park
The closest airport is Magas Airport (IGT), about 75 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ, 76 km). Other national parks within reach include Tusheti National Park (830 km²), Kazbegi National Park (1,446 km²), Tbilisi National Park (210 km²) and Alaniya National Park (549 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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