Pripyatsky National Park Explained

Pripyatsky National Park
Iucn Category:	II
Map:	Belarus
Relief:	yes
Location:	Belarus
Area:	634.58 km^2
Established:	1996
Website:	https://www.npp.by/

Pripyatsky National Park^[1] or Pripyat National Park,^[2] is a natural reserve in Gomel Region, Belarus. It was founded in 1996 for preservation of natural landscapes within the floodplain of the Pripyat River, from which it takes its name. Much of the park's area is occupied by turf swamps.^[2]

Its territory is within the Pyetrykaw District, Lyelchytsy District, and Zhytkavichy District.

Flora and fauna

Pripyatsky National Park is home to 51 species of mammals, including elk, wild boar, red deer, European badger, and Eurasian lynx.^[1]

See also

• Pinsk Marshes

Notes and References

1. http://www.belarus.by/en/about-belarus/natural-history/pripyatsky-national-park Pripyatsky National Park on belarus.by
2. http://eng.belarustourism.by/tourists/8186/ Pripyats National Park on the website of National Tourism Agency of Belarus