Călimani National Park

The Călimani National Park (Romanian: Parcul Naţional Călimani) is a protected area (national park category II IUCN) situated in Romania and located at Northern side of Eastern Carpathians (Bistrita – Nasaud, Harghita, Mures and Suceava counties). In the administrativ territory of counties Mureș (45%), Suceava (35%), Harghita (15%), and Bistrița-Năsăud. It has 64,000 acres.[3] It protects the Călimani Mountains.

Călimani National Park
Parcul Național Călimani
Călimani Mountains
Map showing the location of Călimani National Park
Map showing the location of Călimani National Park
Location within Romania
Location Romania
In the administrative territory of counties:
Mureş – 45%
Suceava – 35%
Harghita – 15%
Bistrița-Năsăud – 5%
Nearest cityVatra Dornei
Coordinates47.127°N 25.168°E / 47.127; 25.168[1]
Area24.041 hectares (59.41 acres)
Established2000
Websitewww.calimani.ro

See also

References
  1. eunis.eea.europa.eu – Călimani National Park (coords.); retrieved on June 23, 2012
  2. eunis.eea.europa.eu – Călimani National Park (coords.); retrieved on June 23, 2012
  3. protectedplanet.net – Călimani National Park (location); retrieved on June 23, 2012
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