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Okefenokee Swamp
Wetlands in Florida and Georgia, USA / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Okefenokee" redirects here. For the 1959 film, see Okefenokee (film).
The Okefenokee Swamp is a shallow, 438,000-acre (177,000 ha), peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia–Florida line in the United States. A majority of the swamp is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness. The Okefenokee Swamp is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia and is the largest "blackwater" swamp in North America.
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Location | Southern Georgia Northern Florida |
Coordinates | 30°37′N 82°19′W |
Area | 438,000 acres (1,770 km2) |
Designated | 1974 |
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The swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.[1]