Kintrishi National Park
Appearance
Kintrishi Protected Landscape | |
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კინტრიშის დაცული ლანდშაფტი | |
Map of Adjara | |
Location | Kobuleti District, Adjara, Georgia |
Coordinates | 41°40′55″N 42°02′20″E / 41.682°N 42.039°E[1] |
Area | 18,893 ha (46,690 acres) |
Established | 1959 |
The Kintrishi Protected Landscape (Georgian: კინტრიშის დაცული ლანდშაფტი) is a protected landscape in Kobuleti District, Adjara, Georgia, located at the gorge of the Kintrishi River[2] and was established in 1959 to preserve its unique flora and fauna and famous Colchian willow trees.[3] Archeological excavations revealed even older pre-Christian monuments in the areas.
The Kintrishi State Nature Reserve covers 18,893 hectares (46,690 acres).[3]
See also
External links
- The Kintrishi Protected Areas, Agency of Protected Areas. Template:Ka icon
References
- ^ "Kintrishi Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
- ^ Kintrishi, Nature Monuments Website.
- ^ a b Kintrishi Protected Areas is preparing for visitors, Georgian Daily Independent Voice.