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National Parks in Latvia
Latvia has 5 national parks covering about 2,161 km² in total. The largest is Gauja National Park (918 km²); the oldest, Gauja National Park, dates from 1973.
Gauja National Park918 km² · since 1973
Rāzna National Park596 km² · since 2007
Ķemeri National Park382 km² · since 1997
Slītere National Park265 km² · since 2000
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National parks in Latvia at a glance
Latvia has 5 national parks covering about 2,161 km² — roughly 3.3% of the country's 64,589 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 88% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Gauja National Park — 918 km², since 1973
- Rāzna National Park — 596 km², since 2007
- Ķemeri National Park — 382 km², since 1997
- Slītere National Park — 265 km², since 2000
Oldest national parks
- Gauja National Park — established 1973
- Ķemeri National Park — established 1997
- Slītere National Park — established 2000
- Rāzna National Park — established 2007
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Latvia?
Latvia has 5 national parks covering about 2,161 km² in total. The largest is Gauja National Park (918 km²); the oldest, Gauja National Park, dates from 1973.
What are the largest national parks in Latvia?
Gauja National Park (918 km²), Rāzna National Park (596 km²), Ķemeri National Park (382 km²) and Slītere National Park (265 km²).
How much of Latvia is national park?
About 3.3% of the country — 2,161 km² of national parks out of 64,589 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Latvia?
Gauja National Park, established in 1973, followed by Ķemeri National Park (1997), Slītere National Park (2000) and Rāzna National Park (2007).