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Tajikistan has 3 national parks covering about 320 km² in total. The largest is Shirkent National Park (319 km²); the oldest, Shirkent National Park, dates from 1991.

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National parks in Tajikistan at a glance

Tajikistan has 3 national parks covering about 320 km² — roughly 0.22% of the country's 144,100 km². The 2 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. Shirkent National Park — 319 km², since 1991
  2. Yaghnob National Nature Park — 0.6 km², since 2019

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has 3 national parks covering about 320 km² in total. The largest is Shirkent National Park (319 km²); the oldest, Shirkent National Park, dates from 1991.

How much of Tajikistan is national park?

About 0.22% of the country — 320 km² of national parks out of 144,100 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Tajikistan?

Shirkent National Park, established in 1991, followed by Pamir National Park (1992) and Yaghnob National Nature Park (2019).