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National Parks in North Macedonia
North Macedonia has 4 national parks covering about 1,748 km² in total. The largest is Mavrovo National Park (722 km²); the oldest, Pelister National Park, dates from 1948.
Mavrovo National Park722 km² · since 1949
National park Šar Planina627 km² · since 2021
Galičica National Park228 km² · since 1958
Pelister National Park172 km² · since 1948
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National parks in North Macedonia at a glance
North Macedonia has 4 national parks covering about 1,748 km² — roughly 6.8% of the country's 25,713 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 90% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Mavrovo National Park — 722 km², since 1949
- National park Šar Planina — 627 km², since 2021
- Galičica National Park — 228 km², since 1958
- Pelister National Park — 172 km², since 1948
Oldest national parks
- Pelister National Park — established 1948
- Mavrovo National Park — established 1949
- Galičica National Park — established 1958
- National park Šar Planina — established 2021
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has 4 national parks covering about 1,748 km² in total. The largest is Mavrovo National Park (722 km²); the oldest, Pelister National Park, dates from 1948.
What are the largest national parks in North Macedonia?
Mavrovo National Park (722 km²), National park Šar Planina (627 km²), Galičica National Park (228 km²) and Pelister National Park (172 km²).
How much of North Macedonia is national park?
About 6.8% of the country — 1,748 km² of national parks out of 25,713 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in North Macedonia?
Pelister National Park, established in 1948, followed by Mavrovo National Park (1949), Galičica National Park (1958) and National park Šar Planina (2021).