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Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Mu Ko Lanta National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1990, covering 134 km² (52 sq mi). It is the #109 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Marine protected area in the southern part of Krabi Province, Thailand.
- Area
- 134 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TST · 57 km
Nearest airports to Mu Ko Lanta National Park
- 1 TST57 kmstraight line
- 2 KBV69 kmstraight line
- 3 HKT111 kmstraight line
More about Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Mu Ko Lanta National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — marine protected area in the southern part of Krabi Province, Thailand. It covers 134 km² (13,400 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #109 largest national park in Thailand (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1990, 36 years ago — the first national parks in Thailand date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mu Ko Lanta National Park
The closest airport is Trang Airport (TST), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Krabi International Airport (KBV, 69 km). Other national parks within reach include Hat Chao Mai National Park (231 km²), Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park (388 km²), Khao Pu - Khao Ya National Park (695 km²) and Nam Tok Sai Khao National Park (6,957 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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