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Nuristan National Park
National park in Afghanistan. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nuristan National Park is a national park in Afghanistan announced by the Government of Afghanistan on 5 June 2020 (coinciding with World Environment Day), making it the third in the country after Band-e Amir National Park and Wakhan National Park.[2] The Park comprises the entire mountainous eastern Province of Nuristan, which borders Pakistan.[3] According to the FAO, a detailed management plan - and "gazettement" - is still forthcoming.[2]
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Nuristan National Park | |
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![]() Nuristan Province in winter | |
Location | Nuristan Province, Afghanistan |
Coordinates | 35°12′N 70°42′E |
Area | 5,733.07 km2 (2,213.55 sq mi) |
Established | 5 June 2020 |
Governing body | Ministry of Agrictulture, Livestock and Irrigation (MAIL) and Communities |
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