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National Parks in Slovakia
Slovakia has 10 national parks covering about 2,982 km² in total. The largest is Tatra National Park (738 km²); the oldest, Tatra National Park, dates from 1949.
Tatra National Park738 km² · since 1949
Low Tatras National Park728 km² · since 1978
Veľká Fatra National Park404 km² · since 2002
Slovak Karst National Park343 km² · since 2002
Malá Fatra National Park224 km² · since 1988
Muránska planina National Park203 km² · since 1997
Slovak Paradise National Park194 km² · since 2016
Poloniny National Park110 km² · since 1997
Pieniny National Park37 km² · since 1967
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National parks in Slovakia at a glance
Slovakia has 10 national parks covering about 2,982 km² — roughly 6.1% of the country's 49,035 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 63% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Tatra National Park — 738 km², since 1949
- Low Tatras National Park — 728 km², since 1978
- Veľká Fatra National Park — 404 km², since 2002
- Slovak Karst National Park — 343 km², since 2002
- Malá Fatra National Park — 224 km², since 1988
Oldest national parks
- Tatra National Park — established 1949
- Pieniny National Park — established 1967
- Low Tatras National Park — established 1978
- Malá Fatra National Park — established 1988
- Muránska planina National Park — established 1997
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Slovakia?
Slovakia has 10 national parks covering about 2,982 km² in total. The largest is Tatra National Park (738 km²); the oldest, Tatra National Park, dates from 1949.
What are the largest national parks in Slovakia?
Tatra National Park (738 km²), Low Tatras National Park (728 km²), Veľká Fatra National Park (404 km²), Slovak Karst National Park (343 km²) and Malá Fatra National Park (224 km²).
How much of Slovakia is national park?
About 6.1% of the country — 2,982 km² of national parks out of 49,035 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Slovakia?
Tatra National Park, established in 1949, followed by Pieniny National Park (1967), Low Tatras National Park (1978) and Malá Fatra National Park (1988).