Karagöl-Sahara National Park | |
Alt Name: | Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı |
Map: | Turkey |
Relief: | yes |
Label: | Karagöl-Sahara NP |
Label Position: | left |
Location: | Şavşat, Artvin Province, Turkey |
Coordinates: | 41.2167°N 69°W |
Area: | 3251ha |
Governing Body: | Ministry of Forest and Water Management |
Karagöl-Sahara National Park (Turkish: Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı), established on August 31, 1994, is a national park in the Şavşat district of Artvin Province, Turkey. It is located in the Black Sea Region and formed by two separate areas, namely Karagöl and Sahara plateau. Karagöl is located at 45km (28miles) from Şavşat, while Sahara plateau is 17km (11miles) from the town.
The national park covers an area of 3251ha at an average elevation of 1800m (5,900feet) above mean sea level.