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Shantar Islands National Park

Shantar Islands National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 2013, covering 5,150 km² (1,988 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.

Area
5,150 km²
Established
2013
Nearest airport
NLI · 290 km
Shantar Islands National Park
Photo: Vladislav Raevskii · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Shantar Islands National Park

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    Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport Flag of RussiaNikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport, Russia Airports in Russia
    NLI290 kmstraight line

More about Shantar Islands National Park

Shantar Islands National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 5,150 km² (515,000 ha) — about 3.3 times the size of London, making it the #9 largest national park in Russia (2.7% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2013, 13 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925.

Visiting Shantar Islands National Park

The closest airport is Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI), about 290 km away — around 6 h 17 min by car.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Shantar Islands National Park?

5,150 km² — about 515,000 hectares or 1,988 square miles.

When was Shantar Islands National Park established?

In 2013 — 13 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Shantar Islands National Park?

Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI), about 290 km away in a straight line.

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