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Azov-Syvash National Nature Park
Azov-Syvash National Nature Park is a national park in Ukraine, established in 1993, covering 526 km² (203 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Ukraine's 55 national parks. National nature park in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine.
- Area
- 526 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GDZ · 330 km
Nearest airports to Azov-Syvash National Nature Park
- 1 GDZ330 kmstraight line
Gelendzhik, RussiaMore about Azov-Syvash National Nature Park
Azov-Syvash National Nature Park is one of 55 national parks in Ukraine — national nature park in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. It covers 526 km² (52,580 ha) — about 67% of the size of New York City, making it the #5 largest national park in Ukraine (3.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 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-Syvash National Nature Park
The closest airport is Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ), about 330 km away — around 7 h 9 min by car. Other national parks within reach include Azov National Nature Park (781 km²), Dzharylhach National Nature Park (100 km²), Kamianska Sich National Nature Park (122 km²) and Oleshky Sands National Nature Park (80 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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