Pripyatsky National Park

Pripyatsky National Park[2] or Pripyat National Park,[3] is a natural reserve in Gomel Region, Belarus. It was founded in 1996 for preservation of natural landscapes within the floodplain of the Pripyat River, from which it takes its name. Much of the park's area is occupied by turf swamps.[3]

Pripyatsky National Park
Pripyat River in Belarus
Map showing the location of Pripyatsky National Park
Map showing the location of Pripyatsky National Park
LocationBelarus
Coordinates52°00′58″N 28°00′45″E / 52.016163°N 28.012390°E / 52.016163; 28.012390
Area634.58 km2
Established1996
Websitehttps://www.npp.by/
Designations
Designated29 March 2013
Reference no.2197[1]

Its territory is within the Pyetrykaw District, Lyelchytsy District, and Zhytkavichy District.

Flora and fauna

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Pripyatsky National Park is home to 51 species of mammals, including elk, wild boar, red deer, European badger, and Eurasian lynx.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pripyatsky National Park". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b Pripyatsky National Park on belarus.by
  3. ^ a b Pripyats National Park on the website of National Tourism Agency of Belarus