National Nature Park Synevir

Coordinates: 48°37′01″N 23°41′02″E / 48.617°N 23.684°E / 48.617; 23.684

National Nature Park Synevir
Національний парк «Синевир»
Synevyr lake
Map showing the location of National Nature Park Synevir
Location Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine
Area 40,400 hectares (404 km2)
Established 1974
Official name Lake Synevyr
Designated 29 July 2004
Reference no. 1400[1]

National Nature Park Synevir (Ukrainian: Національний парк «Синевир») is one of National Parks in Ukraine, located in Zakarpattia Oblast, in southwest of the country. It was established in 1974 and covers an area of 40,400 hectares (100,000 acres). The Park has its headquarters in the town of Khust.

The Park contains a varied flora and fauna. Its attractions include Synevir lake, and a brown bear sanctuary.

Sources

  1. "Lake Synevyr". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  • Географічна енциклопедія України : у 3 т. / редколегія: О. М. Маринич (відпов. ред.) та ін. — К. : «Українська радянська енциклопедія» ім. М. П. Бажана, 1989.
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