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Øvre Dividal National Park
National park in Troms, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Øvre Dividal National Park (Norwegian: Øvre Dividal nasjonalpark; Northern Sami: Dieváidvuovddi álbmotmeahcci) is a national park in Målselv Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The park was opened in 1971 and has an area of 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi). The original intention was to preserve a largely disturbed inland valley and mountain area. The hiking trail Nordkalottruta passes through the national park.[1]
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Øvre Dividal nasjonalpark | |
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Location | Målselv, Troms, Norway |
Nearest city | Narvik |
Coordinates | 68°38′N 19°52′E |
Area | 750 km2 (290 sq mi) |
Established | 9 July 1971 |
Governing body | Norwegian Environment Agency |
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