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National Nature Park Prypiat-Stokhid
National Nature Park Prypiat-Stokhid is a national park in Ukraine, established in 2007, covering 393 km² (152 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Ukraine's 55 national parks. National nature park in Volyn Oblast, Ukraine.
- Area
- 393 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BQT · 100 km
Nearest airports to National Nature Park Prypiat-Stokhid
- 1 BQT100 kmstraight line
- 2 LUZ189 kmstraight line
- 3 RDO285 kmstraight line
Brest, Belarus
Lublin, PolandMore about National Nature Park Prypiat-Stokhid
National Nature Park Prypiat-Stokhid is one of 55 national parks in Ukraine — national nature park in Volyn Oblast, Ukraine. It covers 393 km² (39,316 ha) — about 50% of the size of New York City, making it the #10 largest national park in Ukraine (2.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2007, 19 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 Prypiat-Stokhid
The closest airport is Brest International Airport (BQT), about 100 km away — around 2 h 10 min by car; alternatively Lublin Airport (LUZ, 189 km). Other national parks within reach include Shatsk National Natural Park (490 km²), Tsumanska Pushcha National Nature Park (335 km²), Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park (1,500 km²) and Białowieża National Park (105 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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