Kan-Achuu Nature Park

Coordinates: 41°29′N 73°39′E / 41.483°N 73.650°E / 41.483; 73.650
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Kan-Achuu Nature Park
Map showing the location of Kan-Achuu Nature Park
Map showing the location of Kan-Achuu Nature Park
Location in Kyrgyzstan
LocationToguz-Toro District, Jalal-Abad Region,  Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates41°29′N 73°39′E / 41.483°N 73.650°E / 41.483; 73.650
Area30,496.5 ha (75,358 acres)
Established2015

Kan-Achuu Nature Park is in Toguz-Toro District of Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan established in September 2015.[1] The purpose of the park is conservation of the unique nature complexes and biodiversity, conservation of rare and endangered flora and fauna species, and extending network of specially protected areas of Kyrgyz Republic. It currently covers 30,496.5 hectares.[2] The park is situated in the eastern spurs of the Fergana Range, in the basin of the rivers Baydamtal, Kan-Achuu and Kökirim.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ On establishment of the State Nature Park "Kan-Achuu" [Об образовании Государственного природного парка "Кан-Ачуу"] (Decree of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic 630) (in Russian). November 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Specially protected natural territories of the Kyrgyz Republic". Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Specially Protected Natural Areas. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan". wildlife.caiag.kg (in Russian). Retrieved 11 January 2022.