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National parks · 12 parks

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Uzbekistan has 12 national parks covering about 37,142 km² in total. The largest is South Ustyurt National Nature Park (14,471 km²); the oldest, Zaamin National Park, dates from 1926.

South Ustyurt National Nature Park South Ustyurt National Nature Park14,471 km² · since 2020 Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park12,000 km² · since 2022 Aralkum National Nature Park Aralkum National Nature Park10,000 km² · since 2022 Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park279 km² · since 2022 Zaamin National Park Zaamin National Park156 km² · since 1926 Bobotog National Nature Park Bobotog National Nature Park121 km² · since 2022 Pop National Nature Park100 km² · since 2022 Omonqoton National Nature Park Omonqoton National Nature Park15 km² · since 2022 Durman National Park0.3 km² · since 2014 Alisher Navoi National ParkNational park Ugom Chatkal State National Natural Park Ugom Chatkal State National Natural ParkNational park Xorazm National Natural Park Xorazm National Natural ParkNational park

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National parks in Uzbekistan at a glance

Uzbekistan has 12 national parks covering about 37,142 km² — roughly 8.3% of the country's 447,400 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 98% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. South Ustyurt National Nature Park — 14,471 km², since 2020
  2. Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park — 12,000 km², since 2022
  3. Aralkum National Nature Park — 10,000 km², since 2022
  4. Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park — 279 km², since 2022
  5. Zaamin National Park — 156 km², since 1926

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has 12 national parks covering about 37,142 km² in total. The largest is South Ustyurt National Nature Park (14,471 km²); the oldest, Zaamin National Park, dates from 1926.

What are the largest national parks in Uzbekistan?

South Ustyurt National Nature Park (14,471 km²), Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park (12,000 km²), Aralkum National Nature Park (10,000 km²), Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park (279 km²) and Zaamin National Park (156 km²).

How much of Uzbekistan is national park?

About 8.3% of the country — 37,142 km² of national parks out of 447,400 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Uzbekistan?

Zaamin National Park, established in 1926, followed by Durman National Park (2014), South Ustyurt National Nature Park (2020) and Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park (2022).