Wasur National Park | |
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Taman Nasional Wasur | |
Location | South Papua, Indonesia |
Nearest city | Merauke |
Coordinates | 8°36′S 140°50′E / 8.600°S 140.833°E |
Area | 4,138 km2 |
Established | 1990 |
Visitors | 2,265 (in 2004[1]) |
Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forestry |
Designated | 16 March 2006 |
Reference no. | 1624[2] |
The Wasur National Park forms part of the largest wetland in Merauke Regency, South Papua, Indonesia and has been one of the least disturbed by human activity.[3] The high value of its biodiversity has led to the park being dubbed the "Serengeti of Papua".[3] The vast open wetland, in particular Rawa Biru Lake, attracts a very rich fauna.