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Russian Arctic National Park

Russian Arctic National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 2009, covering 14,260 km² (5,506 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.

Area
14,260 km²
Established
2009
Russian Arctic National Park
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Russian Arctic National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 14,260 km² (1,426,000 ha) — about 9.1 times the size of London, making it the #4 largest national park in Russia (7.5% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2009, 17 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Russian Arctic National Park?

14,260 km² — about 1,426,000 hectares or 5,506 square miles.

When was Russian Arctic National Park established?

In 2009 — 17 years ago.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.