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Kinmen National Park

Coordinates: 24°26′52″N 118°21′52″E / 24.44778°N 118.36444°E / 24.44778; 118.36444
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Kinmen National Park
Kinmen National Park area in Kinmen County
LocationKinmen, Taiwan
Coordinates24°26′52″N 118°21′52″E / 24.44778°N 118.36444°E / 24.44778; 118.36444
Area35.29 km2 (13.63 sq mi)
Established18 October 1995
www.kmnp.gov.tw (in Chinese)

The Kinmen National Park (Chinese: 金門國家公園; pinyin: Jīnmén Guójiā Gōngyuán) is a national park on the islands of Greater Kinmen and Lesser Kinmen, administratively part of Kinmen County, Republic of China. Kinmen National Park includes five areas, which are Taiwu Mountain, Kuningtou, Gugang, Mashan Hill and Lieyu. The park covers an area of 35.29 km² or around a quarter of Kinmen County area.[1][2]

History

The park was established in 1995.[3]

Ecology

Due to its subtropical climate in its surrounding and low human population, the park becomes the place for migratory birds during autumn until spring. There has been 319 species of bird have been sighted in the area.[2]

Types

  • Scenic area
  • Historical preservation area
  • Recreational area
  • General restricted area

See also

References

  1. ^ 各國家公園基本資料表 (PDF) (in Chinese). Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C.(Taiwan). June 6, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "About The Park - Kinmen National Park". kmnp.gov.tw.[permanent dead link]

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