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Uzhanskyi National Nature Park
Uzhanskyi National Nature Park is a national park in Ukraine, established in 1999, covering 392 km² (151 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Ukraine's 55 national parks. National nature park in Uzhhorod Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine.
- Area
- 392 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KSC · 107 km
Nearest airports to Uzhanskyi National Nature Park
- 1 KSC107 kmstraight line
- 2 RZE128 kmstraight line
- 3 SUJ148 kmstraight line
Košice, Slovakia
Jasionka, Poland
Satu Mare, RomaniaMore about Uzhanskyi National Nature Park
Uzhanskyi National Nature Park is one of 55 national parks in Ukraine — national nature park in Uzhhorod Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine. It covers 392 km² (39,159 ha) — about 50% of the size of New York City, making it the #11 largest national park in Ukraine (2.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 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 Uzhanskyi National Nature Park
The closest airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), about 107 km away — around 2 h 19 min by car; alternatively Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE, 128 km). Other national parks within reach include Poloniny National Park (110 km²), Bieszczady National Park (292 km²), Boikivshchyna National Nature Park (122 km²) and Royal Beskids National Nature Park (90 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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