Upper Pobozhia National Nature Park

Upper Pobozhia National Nature Park
Національний парк «Верхнє Побужжя»
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Upper Pobozhia National Nature Park
Location Khmelnitsky Oblast, Ukraine
Nearest city Khmelnitsky
Coordinates 49°26′11″N 27°25′7″E / 49.43639°N 27.41861°E / 49.43639; 27.41861
Area 108,000 hectares (1,080 km2)
Established 2013

National Nature Park Upper Pobozhia (Ukrainian: Національний парк «Верхнє Побужжя») is one of National Parks in Ukraine, located in Khmelnitsky Oblast, in western part of the country. It was established in 2013 and covers an area of 108,000 hectares (1,080 km2). The Park has its headquarters in the town of Khmelnitsky.

The Park contains a varied flora and fauna, including 19 plant species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, 37 regional rare species and 17 species from the European Red List. Upper Pobozhia is located in the upper part of Southern Bug and its tributaries basin.

Coordinates: 49°26′11″N 27°25′07″E / 49.4364°N 27.4186°E / 49.4364; 27.4186

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