Bothnian Bay National Park Explained

Bothnian Bay National Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:Finland
Relief:1
Location:Lapland, Finland
Coordinates:65.6167°N 43°W
Area Km2:157
Established:1991
Visitation Num:9000
Visitation Year:2009[1]
Governing Body:Metsähallitus

Bothnian Bay National Park (Finnish: Perämeren kansallispuisto, Swedish: Bottenvikens nationalpark) is a national park in Lapland, Finland. The park which was established in 1991, covers of which 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2009. September 29, 2010. Finnish. Metsähallitus. https://web.archive.org/web/20120308053725/http://www.metsa.fi/sivustot/metsa/fi/Eraasiatjaretkeily/Asiakastieto/Kayntimaarat/Kansallispuistoittain/Sivut/kayntimaaratkansallispuistoittain2009.aspx. March 8, 2012. dead.