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Azov National Nature Park
Azov National Nature Park is a national park in Ukraine, established in 2010, covering 781 km² (302 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Ukraine's 55 national parks. National nature park in Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine.
- Area
- 781 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GDZ · 325 km
Nearest airports to Azov National Nature Park
- 1 GDZ325 kmstraight line
- 2 KRR357 kmstraight line
Gelendzhik, RussiaMore about Azov National Nature Park
Azov National Nature Park is one of 55 national parks in Ukraine — national nature park in Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine. It covers 781 km² (78,127 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Ukraine (5.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 years ago — the first national parks in Ukraine date back to 1974. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Azov National Nature Park
The closest airport is Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ), about 325 km away — around 7 h 2 min by car; alternatively Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (KRR, 357 km). Other national parks within reach include National Nature Park Great Meadow (168 km²), Azov-Syvash National Nature Park (526 km²), Meotyda National Nature Park (2,072 km²) and Kamianska Sich National Nature Park (122 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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