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Skadar Lake National Park
Skadar Lake National Park is a national park in Montenegro, established in 1983, covering 400 km² (154 sq mi). It is the largest of Montenegro's 6 national parks. Protected area in Montenegro.
- Area
- 400 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TGD · 14 km
Nearest airports to Skadar Lake National Park
- 1Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGD14 kmstraight linePodgorica, Montenegro
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- 2 TIV44 kmstraight line
- 3 DBV85 kmstraight line
Dubrovnik, CroatiaMore about Skadar Lake National Park
Skadar Lake National Park is one of 6 national parks in Montenegro — protected area in Montenegro. It covers 400 km² (40,000 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the largest national park in Montenegro (33.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago — the first national parks in Montenegro date back to 1952. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Skadar Lake National Park
The closest airport is Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD), about 14 km away — around 18 minutes by car; alternatively Tivat Airport (TIV, 44 km). Other national parks within reach include Lovćen National Park (62 km²), Albanian Alps National Park (828 km²), Thethi National Park (26 km²) and Valbonë Valley National Park (80 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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