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Mezyn National Nature Park
Mezyn National Nature Park is a national park in Ukraine, established in 2006, covering 310 km² (120 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Ukraine's 55 national parks. National nature park in Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine.
- Area
- 310 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GME · 163 km
Nearest airports to Mezyn National Nature Park
- 1 GME163 kmstraight line
- 2 MVQ316 kmstraight line
Gomel, BelarusMore about Mezyn National Nature Park
Mezyn National Nature Park is one of 55 national parks in Ukraine — national nature park in Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine. It covers 310 km² (31,035 ha) — about 3 times the size of Paris, making it the #16 largest national park in Ukraine (2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 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 Mezyn National Nature Park
The closest airport is Gomel Airport (GME), about 163 km away — around 3 h 32 min by car; alternatively Mogilev Airport (MVQ, 316 km). Other national parks within reach include Desna-Stara Huta National Nature Park (162 km²), Ichnia National Nature Park (97 km²), Pyriatyn National Nature Park (120 km²) and National Nature Park Zalissia (148 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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