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National Nature Park Bug Gard
National Nature Park Bug Gard is a national park in Ukraine, established in 2009, covering 61 km² (24 sq mi). It is the #44 largest of Ukraine's 55 national parks. National nature park in Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine.
- Area
- 61 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RMO · 195 km
Nearest airports to National Nature Park Bug Gard
- 1 RMO195 kmstraight line
- 2 IAS267 kmstraight line
- 3 BCM348 kmstraight line
Chişinău, Moldova
Iaşi, RomaniaMore about National Nature Park Bug Gard
National Nature Park Bug Gard is one of 55 national parks in Ukraine — national nature park in Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine. It covers 61 km² (6,138 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #44 largest national park in Ukraine (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 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 National Nature Park Bug Gard
The closest airport is Chişinău International Airport (RMO), about 195 km away — around 4 h 14 min by car; alternatively Iaşi International Airport (IAS, 267 km). Other national parks within reach include Kholodnyi Yar National Nature Park, Karmeliukove Podillia (202 km²), Kuialnyk National Nature Park and Rașcov National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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