Perämeri National Park
| Perämeri National Park (Perämeren kansallispuisto) | |
| Protected area | |
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| Country | Finland |
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| Region | Lapland |
| Coordinates | 65°37′22″N 24°19′10″E / 65.62278°N 24.31944°ECoordinates: 65°37′22″N 24°19′10″E / 65.62278°N 24.31944°E |
| Area | 157 km2 (61 sq mi) |
| - on land | 2.5 km2 (1 sq mi) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Management | Metsähallitus |
| Visitation | 9,000 (2009[1]) |
| IUCN category | II - National Park |
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| Website: http://www.outdoors.fi/peramerinp | |
Perämeri National Park (Perämeren kansallispuisto, Bottenvikens nationalpark, literally "Bay of Bothnia National Park") is a national park in Lapland, Finland. The park which was established in 1991, covers 157 km² of which 2.5 km² is on land. It is maintained by Metsähallitus.
The islands in the area have been formed by post-glacial rebound, and the scenery is still in a constant state of change. There are also numerous traditional fishing bases.
The national park is reachable by boat although visiting is only recommended for experienced boaters.
See also
References
- ↑ "Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2009" (in Finnish). Metsähallitus. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
External links
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