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South Button Island National Park
South Button Island National Park is a national park in India, established in 1987, covering 0.0 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #106 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 0.0 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IXZ · 72 km
Nearest airports to South Button Island National Park
- 1Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS UtkroshIXZ72 kmstraight linePort Blair, India
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More about South Button Island National Park
South Button Island National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 0.0 km² (3 ha), making it the #106 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting South Button Island National Park
The closest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ), about 72 km away — around 1 h 34 min by car. Other national parks within reach include Middle Button Island National Park (64 km²), North Button Island National Park, Mount Manipur National Park (47 km²) and Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (320 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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