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Körös-Maros National Park
Körös-Maros National Park is a national park in Hungary, established in 1997, covering 513 km² (198 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Hungary's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 513 km²
- Established
- 1997
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- ARW · 46 km
Nearest airports to Körös-Maros National Park
- 1 ARW46 kmstraight line
- 2 OMR78 kmstraight line
- 3 TSR87 kmstraight line
Arad, RomaniaMore about Körös-Maros National Park
Körös-Maros National Park is one of 10 national parks in Hungary. It covers 513 km² (51,333 ha) — about 66% of the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Hungary (10.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1997, 29 years ago — the first national parks in Hungary date back to 1973. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Körös-Maros National Park
The closest airport is Arad International Airport (ARW), about 46 km away — around 59 minutes by car; alternatively Oradea International Airport (OMR, 78 km). Other national parks within reach include Hortobágy National Park (801 km²), Kiskunság National Park (505 km²), Bükk National Park (432 km²) and Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park (361 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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