Monday, December 31, 2007
Scotland National Park List
Scotland National parks list:
There are currently three national parks of Scotland: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, created in 2002, and the Cairngorms National Park, created in 2003. These national parks were designated as such under the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000, passed by the Scottish Parliament, 51 years after the establishment of the National Parks of England and Wales. It was a Scot, John Muir, who had initiated one of the first national parks in the world, at Yosemite in the United States.
In June 2005, the Scottish Executive announced their intention to create Scotland’s first coastal and marine national park during 2008. Five possible locations for this are being considered:
- Solway Firth
- Argyll Islands and Coast
- Ardnamurchan, Small Isles and South Skye Coast
- North Skye Coast and Wester Ross
- North Uist, Sound of Harris, Harris and South Lewis
United Kingdom National Park List
National Parks in United Kingdom:
| Key | National Park | Established | Area (km²) |
| 1 | Peak District | 1951 | 1,438 |
| 2 | Lake District | 1951 | 2,292 |
| 3 | Snowdonia (Welsh: Eryri) | 1951 | 2,142 |
| 4 | Dartmoor | 1951 | 956 |
| 5 | Pembrokeshire Coast (Welsh: Arfordir Penfro) | 1952 | 620 |
| 6 | North York Moors | 1952 | 1,436 |
| 7 | Yorkshire Dales | 1954 | 1,769 |
| 8 | Exmoor | 1954 | 693 |
| 9 | Northumberland | 1956 | 1,049 |
| 10 | Brecon Beacons (Welsh: Bannau Brycheiniog) | 1957 | 1,351 |
| 11 | Norfolk Broads | 1988 | 303 |
| 12 | New Forest | 2005 | 580 |
| Total | 14,629 |
Turkey National Park List
National parks in Turkey:
- Yozgat Forest National Park
- Karatepe-Arslantaş National Park
- Soğuksu National Park
- Kuşcenneti National Park
- Uludağ National Park
- Yedigöller National Park
- Cape Dilek - Delta of Büyük Menderes National Park
- Spil Mount National Park
- Mount Kızıl National Park
- Mount Güllük National Park
- Kovada Lake National Park
- Munzur Valley National Park
- Beydağları Coast National Park
- Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park
- Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Mount Ilgaz National Park
- Historical Başkomutan National Park
- Ancient Göreme National Park
- Altındere Valley National Park
- Ancient Boğazköy Alacahöyük National Park
- Mount Nemrut National Park
- Beyşehir Lake National Park
- Kazdağı National Park
- Kaçkar Mountains National Park
- Hatilla Valley National Park
- Karagöl-Sahara National Park
- Altınbeşik Cave National Park
- Mount Honaz National Park
- Aladağlar National Park
- Marmaris National Park
- Saklıkent National Park
- Ancient Troya National Park
- Kastamonu-Bartın Küre Mountains National Park
Sweden National Park List
National parks in sweden:
From north to south.
- Vadvetjåkka
- Abisko
- Stora Sjöfallet
- Padjelanta
- Sarek
- Muddus
- Pieljekaise
- Haparanda Archipelago
- Björnlandet
- Skuleskogen
- Sånfjället
- Töfsingdalen
- Fulufjället
- Hamra
- Färnebofjärden
- Ängsö
- Garphyttan
- Tyresta
- Tresticklan
- Djurö
- Tiveden
- Norra Kvill
- Store Mosse
- Blå Jungfrun
- Söderåsen
- Dalby Söderskog
- Stenshuvud
- Gotska Sandön
Spain National parks List
National park in spain:
Spain's national parks, as defined under Spanish Law 41/1997 which established a new model of shared management of the national parks between the State and the Regional Governments (autonomous communities), are set out in the following table in alphabetical order. Links are to the corresponding web site of Spain's Ministry for the Environment La Red de Parques Nacionales, and are in Spanish.
| Name | Province | Autonomous Community | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | Lérida (Lleida) | Catalonia | [1] |
| Archipiélago de Cabrera National Park | Balearic Islands | Balearic Islands | [2] |
| Cabañeros National Park | Ciudad Real, Toledo | Castile-La Mancha | [3] |
| Caldera de Taburiente National Park | Santa Cruz de Tenerife (island of La Palma) | Canary Islands | [4] |
| Doñana National Park | Huelva, Sevilla | Andalusia | [5] |
| Garajonay National Park | Santa Cruz de Tenerife (island of La Gomera) | Canary Islands | [6] |
| Illas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | A Coruña & Pontevedra | Galicia | [7] |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | Huesca | Aragon | [8] |
| Picos de Europa National Park | Asturias, León, Cantabria | Asturias, Castile-Leon, Cantabria | [9] |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | Granada, Almería | Andalusia | [10] |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | Ciudad Real | Castile-La Mancha | [11] |
| Teide National Park | Santa Cruz de Tenerife (island of Tenerife) | Canary Islands | [12] |
| Timanfaya National Park | Las Palmas (island of Lanzarote) | Canary Islands | [13] |
Slovakia National Park list
National parks in Slovakia:
There are nine national parks in Slovakia:
Name  | Slovak name | Location | Established | Area in km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veľká Fatra National Park | Národný park Veľká Fatra | Veľká Fatra (Greater Fatra) Mountains | 2002 (1 April) | 403.71 |
| Malá Fatra National Park | Národný park Malá Fatra | Malá Fatra (Lesser Fatra) Mountains | 1988 (1 April) | 226.3 |
| Low Tatras National Park | Národný park Nízke Tatry | Low Tatras | 1978 | 728 |
| Muránska planina National Park | Národný park Muránska planina | Muránska planina | 1998 (27 May) | 203.18 |
| Pieniny National Park | Pieninský národný park | Pieniny Mountains | 1967 (16 January) | 37.5 |
| Poloniny National Park | Národný park Poloniny | Bukovské vrchy Mountains | 1997 (1 October) | 298.05 |
| Slovak Karst National Park | Národný park Slovenský kras | Slovak Karst | 2002 (1 March) | 346.11 |
| Slovak Paradise National Park | Národný park Slovenský raj | Slovak Paradise | 1988 (18 January) | 197.63 |
| Tatra National Park | Tatranský národný park | Tatra Mountains | 1949 (1 January) | 738 |
Serbia National Park List
There are 5 national parks (IUCN Category II) (as of 2007):[2]
| Natural park | Year of declaration/revision | Municipalities | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Đerdap[3] | 1974/1993 | Golubac, Majdanpek, Kladovo | 636.8 |
| Kopaonik[3] | 1981/1993 | Raška, Brus | 118 |
| Tara[3] | 1981/1993 | Bajina Bašta | 190 |
| Šar mountain[3] | 1986/1993 | Štrpce, Kačanik, Prizren, Suva Reka | 390 |
| Fruška Gora[3] | 1960/1993 | Novi Sad, Sremski Karlovci, Beočin, Bačka Palanka, Šid, Sremska Mitrovica, Irig, Inđija | 253.93 |
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Russia National Park List
National Parks in Russia:
- Alaniya (1998; North Osetia in the Caucasus, A06)
- Alkhanay (1999; Chitinskaya Oblast', P02)
- Aniyuiskii National Park (2007; Khabarovsk, U03)
- Bashkiriya (1986; Bashkortostan, E06)
- Chavash Varmane (1993; Chuvashia, D08)
- Kalevalsky (2006; Karelia, E11?)
- Kenozersky (1991; Arkhangelsk area, E10)
- Khvalynsky (1994; Saratov Oblast', D07)
- Kurshskaya Kosa (1987; Kaliningrad Oblast', B12)
- Losiny Ostrov National Park (1983; Moscow, C09)
- Marii Chodra National Park (1985; Zvenigovsky District, E08)
- Meshchora (1992; Vladimir Oblast', D09)
- Meshchorsky (1992; Ryazan' Oblast', C09)
- Nechkinsky (1997; Udmurt Republic, E07)
- Nizhnyaya Kama (=Tübän Kama?) (1991; Tatarstan, E07)
- Orlovskoye Polesye (1994; Orlovskaya Oblast', B09)
- Paanayarvi (1992; Karelia, F12)
- Pleshcheevo Ozero (1988; Yaroslavl' Oblast', D09)
- Pribaykalsky (1986; west side of Lake Baykal, N03)
- Prielbrusye (1986; Kabardino-Balkaria in the Caucasus, A06/07)
- Pripyshminskiye Bory (1993; Sverdlovsk Oblast' on the Urals, G06)
- Russky Sever (1992; Vologodskaya Oblast', D/E10)
- Samarskaya Luka (1984; Samarskaya Oblast', D07)
- Sebezhsky (1996; Pskov Oblast', C11)
- Shorsky (1989; Kemerov Oblast', K03)
- Shushensky Bor (1995; Krasnoyarsk Kray, K03)
- Smolenskoye Poozerye (1992; Smolensk Oblast', C10)
- Smolny (1995; Mordovia, D08)
- Sochinsky National Park (1983; Krasnodar Kray, A07)
- Taganay (1991; Chelyabinsk Oblast', F06)
- Tunkinsky (1997; Buryatia, M02)
- Udegeyskaya Legenda National Park (2007; Primorye, U02)
- Ugra (1997; Kaluga area, C09/10)
- Valdaysky (1990; Novgorod Oblast', D10)
- Vodlozersky (1991; Karelia, E11)
- Yugyd Va National Park (1994; Komi Republic, G08/09)
- Zabaykalsky (1986; Buryatia, on east side of Lake Baykal, P03)
- Zov Tigra National Park (2007; Primorye, U01)
- Zyuratkul' (1993; Chelyabinsk Oblast', E/F06)
Romania National Park List
National Parks in Romania:
There are 12 national parks totaling 3047.3 km2:
| Name | Area (km²) | Counties |
|---|---|---|
| Domogled-Valea Cernei | 601.00 | Caraş-Severin, Mehedinţi, Gorj |
| Rodna | 463.99 | Bistriţa-Năsăud, Maramureş, Suceava |
| Retezat | 380.47 | Hunedoara |
| Cheile Nerei-Beuşniţa | 371.00 | Caraş-Severin |
| Semenic-Cheile Caraşului | 366.64 | Caraş Severin |
| Călimani | 240.41 | Bistriţa-Năsăud, Harghita, Mureş, Suceava |
| Cozia | 171.00 | Vâlcea |
| Piatra Craiului | 148.00 | Argeş, Braşov |
| Munţii Măcinului | 113.21 | Tulcea |
| Ceahlău | 83.96 | Neamţ |
| Cheile Bicazului-Hăşmaş | 65.75 | Harghita, Neamţ |
| Buila-Vânturăriţa | 41.86 | Valcea |
Poland National Park List:
National Parks in Poland:
There are 23 national parks in Poland:
| Name of national park | Established | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Babiogórski National Park | 1954 | 33.92 |
| Białowieski National Park | 1932 | 105.02 |
| Biebrza National Park | 1993 | 592.23 |
| Bieszczadzki National Park | 1973 | 292.02 |
| Bory Tucholskie National Park | 1996 | 47.98 |
| Drawieński National Park | 1990 | 113.42 |
| Gorczański National Park | 1981 | 70.30 |
| Stołowe Mountains National Park | 1993 | 63.40 |
| Kampinoski National Park | 1959 | 385.44 |
| Karkonoski National Park | 1959 | 55.75 |
| Magurski National Park | 1995 | 199.62 |
| Narwiański National Park | 1996 | 73.50 |
| Ojcowski National Park | 1956 | 21.46 |
| Pieniński National Park | 1932 | 23.46 |
| Poleski National Park | 1990 | 97.62 |
| Roztoczański National Park | 1974 | 84.82 |
| Słowiński National Park | 1967 | 186.19 |
| Świętokrzyski National Park | 1950 | 76.32 |
| Tatrzański National Park | 1954 | 211.64 |
| Ujście Warty National Park | 2001 | 79.56 |
| Wielkopolski National Park | 1957 | 75.84 |
| Wigierski National Park | 1989 | 150.85 |
| Woliński National Park | 1960 | 109.37 |
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Norway National Park List
National Parks in norway:
National Parks
Netherlands National Park List
National Parks in Netherlands
National Parks
Montenegro National Park List
National Parks in Montenegro
List of national parks in Montenegro:
- Biogradska Gora
- Durmitor
- Lake Skadar
- Lovćen
Lithuania National Park List
National Parks in Lithuania:
| Name | Established | Territory (km²) | Municipalities | Ethnographic region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aukštaitija National Park | 1974 | 406 | Ignalina, Utena, and Švenčionys | Aukštaitija |
| Dzūkija National Park | 1991 | 559 | Varėna | Dzūkija |
| Kuršių Nerija National Park | 1991 | 264 | Neringa | Lithuania Minor |
| Trakai National Historic Park | 1991 | 82 | Trakai | Dzūkija |
| Žemaitija National Park | 1991 | 217 | Plungė | Samogitia (Žemaitija) |
Latvia National Park List
National Parks in Latvia:
There are 4 national parks in Latvia:
- Gauja National Park
- Ķemeri National Park
- Rāzna National Park
- Slītere National Park
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Kazakhstan national park list
national park in kazakhstan:
There are seven national nature parks in Kazakhstan:
- Altyn-Emel National Park
- Bayanaul National Park [1]
- Burabay National Park
- Charyn National Park
- Ile-Alatau National Park
- Karkaralinsk Nature Park
- Katon-Karagay National Park
- Kokshetau National Park
- Kolsay Lakes National Park
- Sayram-Ugam National Park
Italy National Park List
National parks in italy:
- Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise
- Alta Murgia
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
- Arcipelago de la Maddalena
- Arcipelago Toscano
- Asinara
- Aspromonte
- Sila (Calabria)
- Circeo
- Cilento e Vallo di Diano
- Dolomiti Bellunesi
- Cinque Terre
- Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna
- Gargano
- Gennargentu
- Gran Paradiso
- Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
- Majella
- Monti Sibillini
- Pollino
- Stelvio
- Val Grande
- Vesuvius
Ireland National Parks
National Parks in the Republic of Ireland is a link page for any national park in the Republic of Ireland.
- Glenveagh, County Donegal
- Connemara, County Galway
- Ballycroy, County Mayo
- The Burren, County Clare
- Killarney, County Kerry
- Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow
Iceland National Parks
National Parks in iceland:
- Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, North Iceland
- Skaftafell National Park, South Iceland
- Snæfellsjökull National Park, West Iceland
- Þingvellir National Park, South Iceland
Hungary National Park List
National parks in hungary:
| Name of the national park | Established | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Hortobágy National Park | 1972 | 805.49 |
| Kiskunság National Park | 1975 | 567.61 |
| Bükk National Park | 1976 | 402.63 |
| Aggtelek National Park | 1985 | 198.92 |
| Fertő-Hanság National Park | 1991 | 235.88 |
| Danube-Drava National Park | 1996 | 494.79 |
| Körös-Maros National Park | 1997 | 501.34 |
| Upper Balaton National Park | 1997 | 569.98 |
| Danube-Ipoly National Park | 1997 | 603.14 |
| Őrség National Park | 2002 | cca. 440 |
| Szatmár-Bereg National Park | (not yet designated) |
Greece National Park List
National Parks in Greece:
- Olympus National Park
- Parnassos National Park
- Parnitha National Park
- Samaria National Park
- Vikos-Aoos National Park
- Ainos National Park
- Sounio National Park
- Oeta National Park
- Pindos National Park
- Prespes National Park
- Marine Parks
- Zakynthos National Marine Park
- Alonissos Marine Park
Germany National Park List
national parks of Germany, sorted from north to south:
* Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park
* Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park
* Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park
* Jasmund National Park
* Vorpommern Lagoon Area National Park
* Müritz National Park
* Lower Oder Valley National Park
* Harz National Park
* Kellerwald-Edersee National Park (a part of Kellerwald)
* Hainich National Park
* Eifel National Park
* Saxon Switzerland National Park
* Bavarian Forest National Park
* Berchtesgaden National Park
* Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park
* Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park
* Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park
* Jasmund National Park
* Vorpommern Lagoon Area National Park
* Müritz National Park
* Lower Oder Valley National Park
* Harz National Park
* Kellerwald-Edersee National Park (a part of Kellerwald)
* Hainich National Park
* Eifel National Park
* Saxon Switzerland National Park
* Bavarian Forest National Park
* Berchtesgaden National Park
Georgia National Park List
The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park (BKNP) (Georgian: ბორჯომ-ხარაგაულის ეროვნული პარკი, borjom-kharagaulis erovnuli parki) is a national park in central Georgia, situated in the Lesser Caucasus, southwest to the nation’s capital of Tbilisi.
One of the largest national parks in Europe, it includes six administrative districts stretching from the resort of Borjomi to the town of Kharagauli. The total area of the park is 5, 3 thousand square kilometers, i.e., 7.6% of the total territory of Georgia. The park was founded in 1995 and officially inaugurated in 2001.
Its particular uniqueness is diversity of geographical and ecological zones, landscapes, historical monuments and rich flora and fauna. The park has rapidly developing tourist infrastructure.
France National Park List
National Parks in France:
National parks in France are maintained by Parcs Nationaux de France. There are seven French national parks which protect a total of 3,710 km² in central zones and 9,162 km² in secondary zones. This puts over 2% of the total area of France under some level of protection. French national parks draw over 7 million visitors every year.
National parks in France are maintained by Parcs Nationaux de France. There are seven French national parks which protect a total of 3,710 km² in central zones and 9,162 km² in secondary zones. This puts over 2% of the total area of France under some level of protection. French national parks draw over 7 million visitors every year.
- Cévennes National Park (Parc National des Cévennes) (2 September 1970)
- Ecrins National Park (Parc National des Écrins) (27 March 1973)
- Guadeloupe National Park (Parc National de la Guadeloupe) (20 February 1989)
- Guyane National Park (2007)
- Mercantour National Park (Parc National du Mercantour) (18 August 1979)
- Port-Cros National Park (Parc National de Port-Cros) (14 December 1963)
- Pyrenees National Park (Parc National des Pyrénées) (23 March 1967)
- Réunion National Park (2007)
- Vanoise National Park (Parc National de la Vanoise) (6 July 1963)
Finland National Park List
National Parks in Finland:
| National park | Province | Land area (km²) | Established | Visitation (2005) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Gulf of Finland | Southern Finland | 6.7 | 1982 | 16,000 |
| Ekenäs Archipelago | Southern Finland | 52 | 1989 | 23,000 |
| Helvetinjärvi | Western Finland | 49.8 | 1982 | 32,000 |
| Hiidenportti | Oulu Province | 45 | 1982 | 10,000 |
| Isojärvi | Western Finland | 19 | 1982 | 8,000 |
| Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas | Western Finland | 57 | 1982 | 6,000 |
| Koli | Eastern Finland | 30 | 1991 | N/A |
| Kolovesi | Eastern Finland | 23 | 1990 | 6,500 |
| Kurjenrahka | Western Finland | 29 | 1998 | 25,000 |
| Lauhanvuori | Western Finland | 53 | 1982 | 27,000 |
| Leivonmäki | Western Finland | 29 | 2003 | 10,000 |
| Lemmenjoki | Lapland Province | 2,850 | 1956 | 10,000 |
| Liesjärvi | Southern Finland | 22 | 1956 | 25,000 |
| Linnansaari | Eastern Finland | 38 | 1956 | 28,000 |
| Nuuksio | Southern Finland | 45 | 1994 | 110,000 |
| Oulanka | Oulu / Lapland | 270 | 1956 | 173,500 |
| Päijänne | Southern Finland | 14 | 1993 | 12,000 |
| Pallas-Yllästunturi | Lapland Province | 1,020 | 2005 | 300,000 |
| Patvinsuo | Eastern Finland | 105 | 1982 | 14,000 |
| Perämeri | Lapland Province | 2.5 | 1991 | 2,500 |
| Petkeljärvi | Eastern Finland | 6 | 1956 | 17,500 |
| Puurijärvi-Isosuo | Western Finland | 27 | 1993 | 17,000 |
| Pyhä-Häkki | Western Finland | 13 | 1956 | 9,000 |
| Pyhä-Luosto | Lapland Province | 142 | 2005 | 95,000 |
| Repovesi | Southern / Eastern | 15 | 2003 | 65,000 |
| Riisitunturi | Lapland Province | 77 | 1982 | 7,000 |
| Rokua | Oulu Province | 4.3 | 1956 | 20,000 |
| Salamajärvi | Western Finland | 62 | 1982 | 10,000 |
| Seitseminen | Western Finland | 45.5 | 1982 | 40,000 |
| Southwestern Archipelago | Southern Finland | 500 | 1982 | 60,000 |
| Syöte | Oulu Province | 299 | 2000 | 33,500 |
| Tiilikkajärvi | Eastern / Oulu | 34 | 1982 | 6,500 |
| Torronsuo | Southern Finland | 25.5 | 1990 | 20,000 |
| Urho Kekkonen | Lapland Province | 2,550 | 1983 | 165,000 |
| Valkmusa | Southern Finland | 17 | 1996 | 6,000 |
Denmark National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park is the largest national park in the world, with an area of 972,000 square kilometres (375,000 square miles), making the park larger than 200 countries. It is also the only national park in Greenland. The park encompasses the entire northeastern coastline and interior sections of Greenland, which is the largest island on Earth. Originally created on 22 May 1974, the park was expanded to its present size in 1988. In January 1977 it was designated an international biosphere reserve. It is overseen by the Greenland Department of Environment and Nature.
Estonia National Park List
National Parks in estonia:
There are 5 national parks in Estonia.
- Karula National Park
- Lahemaa National Park
- Matsalu National Park
- Soomaa National Park
- Vilsandi National Park
Czech Republic National Parks
National Parks in Czech Republic:
National Parks
- Šumava National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Krkonoše National Park - KRNAP, Biosphere Reserve
- National Park Podyjí
- České Švýcarsko National Park
Croatia National Park List
National Parks in Croatia:
All eight national parks are located in karst area.
| 1. | Plitvice Lakes | established 1949 |
| 2. | Paklenica | established 1949 |
| 3. | Risnjak | established 1953 |
| 4. | Mljet | established 1960 |
| 5. | Kornati | established 1964 |
| 6. | Brijuni | established 1983 |
| 7. | Krka | established 1985 |
| 8. | Sjeverni Velebit | established 1999 |
Bulgaria National Park List
National parks in Bulgaria:
This is a list of national parks in Bulgaria.
- Central Balkan National Park
- Pirin National Park
- Rila National Park
Nature Parks
- Persina Nature Park
- Rilski Manastir Nature Park
- Rusenski Lom Nature Park
- Sinite Kamani Nature Park
- Shumensko Plato Nature Park
- Strandzha Nature Park
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
- Golden Sands Nature Park
- Bulgarka Nature Park
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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