Kazakhstan · national park
Ulytau national park
Ulytau national park is a national park in Kazakhstan, established in 2022, covering 589 km² (227 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Kazakhstan's 14 national parks.
- Area
- 589 km²
- Established
- 2022
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DZN · 120 km
Nearest airports to Ulytau national park
- 1 DZN120 kmstraight line
More about Ulytau national park
Ulytau national park is one of 14 national parks in Kazakhstan. It covers 589 km² (58,900 ha) — about 75% of the size of New York City, making it the #13 largest national park in Kazakhstan (2.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2022, 4 years ago — the first national parks in Kazakhstan date back to 1985. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Ulytau national park
The closest airport is Zhezkazgan National Airport (DZN), about 120 km away — around 2 h 36 min by car.
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