Kolovesi National Park
Kolovesi National Park | |
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Location in Finland | |
Location | Etelä-Savo, Finland |
Coordinates | 62°15′27″N 28°49′00″E / 62.25750°N 28.81667°ECoordinates: 62°15′27″N 28°49′00″E / 62.25750°N 28.81667°E |
Area | 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
Established | 1990 |
Visitors | 7500 (in 2009[1]) |
Governing body | Metsähallitus |
Website | www |
Kolovesi National Park (Finnish: Koloveden kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. It was established in 1990 and covers 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi). It protects e.g. the habitat of the critically endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal. Typical of the rugged scenery of Kolovesi, formed by the ice age, are craggy cliffs rising from the water. Cave paintings have been discovered in the area. Motor boats are prohibited in the area. Kayaking, canoeing, and rowing and facilitated, and there are also several marked hiking paths in the area.[citation needed]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2009" (in Finnish). Metsähallitus. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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Categories:
- IUCN Category II
- Protected areas established in 1990
- 1990 establishments in Finland
- Enonkoski
- Heinävesi
- National parks of Finland
- Eastern Finland Province geography stubs
- European protected area stubs