Petkeljärvi National Park

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Petkeljärvi National Park (Finnish: Petkeljärven kansallispuisto) is a national park in Ilomantsi in the North Karelia region of Finland. It was established in 1956 and covers 6 square kilometres (2 sq mi). Its specialities are e.g. fortification from the Continuation War, some of which have been renovated, and valuable eskers. The park's vegetation mostly consists of light Scots pine forests. The park, along with Patvinsuo National Park, belongs to the North-Karelian biosphere reserves of UNESCO.

Petkeljärvi National Park
Map showing the location of Petkeljärvi National Park
Map showing the location of Petkeljärvi National Park
Location in Finland
LocationNorth Karelia, Finland
Coordinates62°35′N 031°11′E / 62.583°N 31.183°E / 62.583; 31.183
Area7 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Established1956
Visitors19500 (in 2009[1])
Governing bodyMetsähallitus
Websitewww.outdoors.fi/petkeljarvinp

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References

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  1. ^ "Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2009" (in Finnish). Metsähallitus. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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