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Northeast Greenland National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park is a national park in Greenland, established in 1974, covering 972,000 km² (375,291 sq mi). It is the largest of Greenland's 2 national parks.
- Area
- 972,000 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
More about Northeast Greenland National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park is one of 2 national parks in Greenland. It covers 972,000 km² (97,200,000 ha), making it the largest national park in Greenland (97.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Greenland. 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 Northeast Greenland National Park?
972,000 km² — about 97,200,000 hectares or 375,291 square miles.
When was Northeast Greenland National Park established?
In 1974 — 52 years ago.
What protection category is Northeast Greenland National Park?
It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.
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