Samur-Yalama National Park

Samur-Yalama National Park
Samur-Yalama Milli Parkı
Samur-Yalama National Park is located in Azerbaijan
Samur-Yalama National Park
Location of Samur-Yalama National Park
Samur-Yalama Milli Parkı in Azerbaijan
LocationKhachmaz Rayon
Coordinates41°48′50″N 48°34′50″E / 41.81389°N 48.58056°E / 41.81389; 48.58056
Area11,772.45 hectares (117.7245 km2)
Governing bodyRepublic of Azerbaijan
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

Samur-Yalama National Park is a national park of Azerbaijan. It was established on November 5, 2012, within the territory of Khachmaz Rayon administrative districts. Its surface area is 11,772.45 hectares (117.7245 km2).[1]

The park's goal is preservation of the biological and genetic diversity of several unique natural areas, as well as the historical-cultural objects of the region. In addition eco-tourism and recreation is aimed to be developed.[1] Some tourist routes start in Yalama.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Mammadov, Ramiz. "Ecosysteem service for establishment of the Samur-Yalama National Park of Azerbaijan Republic." 3–4 December 2012. PDF File.