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Berbak National Park
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The Berbak National Park in Sumatra island, Jambi province of Indonesia, forms part of the largest undisturbed swamp forest in southeastern Asia,[2] and the peat swamp forest with the greatest number of palm species.[3] Protected since 1935 under Dutch colonial law and later declared a national park, it has been also recognised as a wetland of international importance.[4]
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Location | Sumatra, Indonesia |
Nearest city | Jambi |
Coordinates | 1°23′S 104°20′E |
Area | 1,627 km2 |
Established | 1992 |
Governing body | Ministry of Forestry |
Designated | 19 November 1991 |
Reference no. | 554[1] |
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