Uzbekistan · national park
Omonqoton National Nature Park
Omonqoton National Nature Park is a national park in Uzbekistan, established in 2022, covering 15 km² (6 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Uzbekistan's 12 national parks.
- Area
- 15 km²
- Established
- 2022
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SKD · 45 km
Nearest airports to Omonqoton National Nature Park
- 1Samarkand International AirportSKD45 kmstraight lineSamarkand, Uzbekistan
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- 2 OMN148 kmstraight line
- 3 NVI177 kmstraight line
More about Omonqoton National Nature Park
Omonqoton National Nature Park is one of 12 national parks in Uzbekistan. It covers 15 km² (1,500 ha) — about 7.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #8 largest national park in Uzbekistan (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2022, 4 years ago — the first national parks in Uzbekistan date back to 1926. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Omonqoton National Nature Park
The closest airport is Samarkand International Airport (SKD), about 45 km away — around 58 minutes by car; alternatively Zomin Airport (OMN, 148 km). Other national parks within reach include Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park (279 km²), Shirkent National Park (319 km²), Zaamin National Park (156 km²) and Bobotog National Nature Park (121 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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