Bali Barat - national park in the northwest of the island of Bali, which received the status of a nature reserve in 1917. In 1941 it became an Indonesian national park.
On an area of 760 sq. km there are tropical forests, jungles, dry savannas, mangrove swamps, as well as acacia thickets and alpine forests. In the north of the park is the protruding Prapat Agung peninsula. It is surrounded by protected beaches and Coral reefs as well as a small coastal island Menjangan - popular destination for diving. There are several in the east extinct volcanoes... The highest of them are the Patas Mountains (1,412 meters) and the Merbuk (1,388 meters).
One hundred and sixty bird species have been recorded in the park, including the nearly extinct Balinese starling. First of all, it was for him that the park was created. In 2001. there were only six individuals of this bird in the world, and all of them were in this park.
The fauna is represented by deer, black monkeys, flying foxes, wild boars, macaques, squirrels, snakes, reef herons, black Indian cuckoos, etc.
90 percent of the territory is closed to the public, and only a few routes are accessible to tourists accompanied by official guides.
The most popular route through the tropical jungle is the climb of Mount Gunung Klatakan. In addition to the stunning scent emanating from the many orchids, the path will be decorated with black monkeys, hornbills and even flying foxes.
No less popular water routes running along Gilimanuk Bay through the mangrove forests that line the coast. Several dainty dark gray Pacific reef herons can be spotted here.
The first National parks that protected natural societies appeared in the 16th century. However, the first National was discovered only at the end of the 19th century, in the USA. This really high honor was given to the unique Yellowstone Plateau, rich in geysers and hot mineral springs where Yellowstone National Park was discovered in 1872. In 1916, the Service was created in the United States. national parks ... US national parks such as the Grand Canyon, Jasper, Olympic and others are now well known outside of North America.
The best reserves and national parks in the world
Since then, many national parks... The first national park in Europe was established in 1914 in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Then, in 1922, the Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy was opened. The first national park in France there was Vanoise, created in 1963. It borders the Italian Gran Paradiso for 14 kilometers. There are seven national parks in France, three of which are located in the Alpine crescent, stretching from France to Austria. The alpine crescent also contains other famous national parks of the world: Berchtesgaden in Germany, Hohe Tauern in Austria, Stelvio in Italy and Triglav in Slovenia.
Yellowstone - USA National Park
Yellowstone National Park- probably the most famous national park of the world... It is located on the border of the American states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. The park, founded on March 1, 1872, is famous for its numerous geysers, and Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest alpine lakes in North America- located in the crater of the largest supervolcano on the continent. Therefore, most of the park is covered with solidified lava.
There are almost three thousand geysers in Yellowstone, which is two-thirds of all geysers in the world. Here is the world's largest steamer geyser, as well as one of the most famous geysers in the world - a geyser Old Faithful. The latter throws jets of hot water to a height of more than forty meters, and the interval between eruptions is from 45 to 125 minutes. In addition to Yellowstone, there are only four geyser fields in the world - the Valley of Geysers in Kamchatka, as well as fields in Iceland, Chile and New Zealand.
In addition to geysers, there are about ten thousand various geothermal springs in the park, including hot and hydrogen sulfide sources and mud volcanoes. Yellowstone is home to half of all geothermal sources in the world. In addition, about two thousand species of plants grow here, there are several hundred species of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Name " Plitvice Lakes"Was first recorded in 1777, in 1949 the lakes received the status national park, and 30 years later were included in the list World heritage UNESCO. There are 16 large karst lakes, 140 waterfalls, 20 caves in the park. Moreover, Plitvice Lakes are one of the few national parks a world where new waterfalls are born every year. A characteristic feature of the park is the color of the water. The pictures of the lakes look like a photomontage, but the water here is really azure. You can admire it from the wooden decks, the total length of which reaches 18 km.
The park also contains hiking trails, the walk along the shortest of which takes two hours, and the longest one - eight. A boat also runs on the lakes, and mountain roads can be viewed using an electric train with observation cars. It is strictly forbidden to swim in the lakes of the park, as well as to have picnics, make fires, and bring dogs. In addition, a unique beech and coniferous forest grows here, which has been preserved since ancient times and has the ability to regenerate itself.
Snowdonia, UK
Snowdonia National Park, located in the north of Wales, was created 60 years ago and became one of the first three national parks in England and Wales. The park owes its name to Mount Snowdon (1085 m), which is the highest point in Wales.
Unlike nature reserves in other countries, Snowdonia, like other national parks in the world, includes both public and private lands. Moreover, about 26 thousand people live on the territory of the park, while about 6 million tourists visit it annually. Snowdonia has 2,381 km of open hiking trails, 264 km of hiking and horse riding trails, and 74 km of other open roads. Moreover, Mount Snowdon can be reached either by a scenic 13 km long hiking trail or by a funicular. At the same time, the routes of several historical railways pass through the park.
Grand Canyon, USA
The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world located on the Colorado Plateau, in the American state of Arizona. Its length is 446 km, and its depth reaches 1600 m. The canyon is cut by the Colorado River in the thickness of limestone, shale and sandstone about 5-6 million years ago. These are perhaps the most complete geological outcrops in the world represent the history of the Earth over 1.5 billion years. Moreover, the canyon continues to grow today.
About 2 million people visit the Grand Canyon Reserve every year, and the most popular among tourists is rafting in Colorado. The climate on the plateau and at the bottom of the canyon differs sharply - when at the top it is about fifteen degrees Celsius, at the bottom of the gorge, among the hot stones, the temperature rises to plus forty. Therefore, most tourists prefer to admire the canyon from observation platforms located on its banks. After all, in order to descend to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, it will take more than one hour.
Serengeti, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is famous for the huge number of animals living in this area. According to scientists, about five hundred species of birds and three million individuals of large animals live here. Moreover, a significant part of the animals (wildebeest and zebras) annually migrate from the north of the park, where drought occurs, to the south. With the onset of the rainy season in April-June, animals migrate west and north. It is also home to the largest lion population on the planet of any national park in the world. The Serengeti is also home to thousands of elephants, gazelles, hyenas, hippos and rhinos. And the name of the park in the Masai language means "endless plains", because most of the Serengeti is an endless savannah.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Fiordland National Park- the largest in New Zealand, it occupies most of the mountainous southwestern part South Island... Here are the most deep lakes New Zealand, and the mountains in this part of the island reach a height of 2,746 meters. Fiordland is still one of the most inaccessible areas in New Zealand. In addition to picturesque fjords, waterfalls and rushing rivers, the park is famous for its rich flora and fauna.
In dense forests, rare species of birds live, for example - cockatoo parrots. During a visit to Fiordland, you can see bottlenose dolphins or penguins. One of the most popular places in the park is Milford Sound, which the famous writer Rudyard Kipling called "the eighth wonder of the world." The bay is about 16 km long and surrounded by majestic mountains more than a kilometer high. Moreover, this is one of the wettest places on the planet: only every third day here is not marked by rain.
Iguazu, Argentina-Brazil
Name waterfall "Iguazu" comes from the Guarani words y (water) and guasu (large). Legend has it that God wanted to marry a beautiful aboriginal woman, but she fled with her lover in a canoe. In anger, God cut the river, creating waterfalls, dooming lovers to eternal fall.
Today, a complex of 270 waterfalls has formed on the Iguazu River. Par is located on the border of the Brazilian state of Parana and the Argentine province of Misiones. The border between the countries is marked by the Devil's Throat waterfall, which is 150 m wide and 7000 m long. This is the largest waterfall in the complex. The height of the fall of water on Igausu reaches 82 meters, but at most waterfalls it does not exceed 60 meters. You can see the waterfalls thanks to the bridges, the total length of which is about 2 km.
Banff National Park, Canada
The oldest banff national park was founded in 1885. In the southern part of the park there are two trans-Canadian highways - the railroad and the highway. It is when laying railroad in 1883, hot springs were accidentally discovered in caves on the eastern slopes of the mountains. Two years later, these places were recognized as unique and taken under protection.
The park was named “ Rocky Mountain Park”And became the first national park in Canada and the second established in North America, after Yellowstone National Park. Today it is one of the most visited national parks in the world. After all, here you can find everything that is associated with Canada: landscapes of extraordinary beauty and the smell of fir trees. There are glaciers, hot springs, hiking trails, ski trails. The center of the park is the highest locality Canada, the city of Banff., Located at an altitude of 1463 m above sea level.
Torres del Paine, Chile
Torres del Paine National Park located in the south of Chile, in Patagonia. The name of the park, translated from the language of the Araucanian Indians, means "Blue Towers". It is precisely three needle-like granite mountains, the height of which ranges from 2600 to 2850 m, that have become the symbol of the national park. The highest point of Torres del Peine is the Payne Grande mountain, which is 3,050 m high.
There are two routes in the park. One of them takes 4 days, the second - about a week. Moreover, the park is one of the most visited tourist sites in Chile. After all, there are glaciers, high mountains, lakes, forests, many animals and birds live, and among the flowers you can even find orchids.
Tatras, Poland-Slovakia
The two Tatra National Parks - one in Poland and the other in Slovakia - share a common border of 64 km. This is the most high part Carpathians, the length of which is about 60 km. These mountains were formed by glaciers, so there are many U-shaped valleys in the Tatras, mountain lakes with incredible clean water... Green areas and bare rocks occupy more than a quarter of the national park.
Flora of the Tatras is made up of over a thousand plant species, and the chamois can be called a living symbol of the park. This is a small animal from the subfamily of goats weighing 30-35 kg, covered with thick wool. Despite conservation measures, these animals are still on the verge of extinction. There are also deer, wild boars, roe deer, as well as wolves, bears and lynxes in the park. Due to its varied relief, the Tatras are a favorite vacation spot for alpine skiing enthusiasts.
One of the best ways to observe living things in their natural habitat without trying to manipulate or control their activities is through the creation of national parks. I bring to your attention the ten largest and most beautiful national parks in the world.
Wrangell St Elias National Park and Wildlife Refuge
Area: 53,321 km²
Wrangell St. Elias National Park is located in southern Alaska. It is the largest national park in the United States. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is part of the International Biosphere Reserve. Located in the park, Mount St. Elias is the second highest peak in Canada and the United States.
Air and Tenere National Reserve
Area: 77 360 km²
This protected area, located on the territory of the state of Niger, was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The reserve can be roughly divided into two halves. East End it is located in the Air mountains, and the western one enters the desert region in the south of the central part of the Sahara - in the sandy plain of Tenere.
Limpopo Transboundary Park
Area: 99 800 km²
This reserve covers territories in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe and consists of 10 national parks and reserves, including Banine National Park and Kruger National Park. The park is home to African elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and many other animals.
Galapagos Marine Sanctuary
Area: 133,000 km²
The Galapagos Sanctuary is the largest marine reserve among the developing countries. The area is home to a variety of marine life, including sharks, whales, turtles and rays. It was here that Charles Darwin conducted his research, which served as the basis for the creation of his evolutionary theory of the origin of species.
Big Barrier reef national park
Area: 345,400 km²
The Great Barrier Reef Marine National Park is located off the northeast coast of Australia, in the Coral Sea. It was created to protect from destruction the largest concentration of coral in the world, located here, and to protect exotic marine species animals.
Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Monument
Area: 360,000 km²
The reserve with the difficult to pronounce name Papahanaumokuakea is located in the Hawaiian archipelago and unites ten atolls and islets that make up its composition. The reserve is home to 7,000 different species, including the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.
Protected area of the Phoenix Islands
Area: 408,250 km²
The Phoenix Islands Conservation Area is the largest and deepest marine reserve in Pacific... It is located on the territory of the Republic of Kiribati, located on the islands of Micronesia and Polynesia. It is rumored that the first female aviator, Amelia Earhart, crashed here on one of the islands during her 1937 round-the-world flight.
Okavongo-Zambezi Transboundary Reserve
Area: 444,000 km²
The protected area covers lands in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe on the African continent. This reserve includes several national parks, including Chobe National Park, Hwanga National Park, the Okavongo River Delta and Victoria Falls. The transboundary reserve was created to encourage tourism, as well as for the free migration of animals across borders.
Chagos Naval Reserve
Area: 545,000 km²
The Chagos Archipelago, belonging to Great Britain, is located 500 kilometers from Maldives... It is the world's largest marine reserve, larger than a country like France. One of the richest marine ecosystems is observed on the territory of the reserve. Many amazing and rare animals can be found here.
Northeast greenland national park
Area: 972,000 km²
This reserve covers the entire northeastern part of Greenland and is the largest national park in the world. By its area, it is more than 163 countries of the world (individually). It is home to polar bears, walruses, arctic foxes, snowy owls, musk oxen and many other species. Greenland National Park is also the northernmost national park in the world.
The American television channel CNN has ranked the 30 most beautiful national parks in the world. The evaluation criteria were the beauty of nature and picturesque places, safety and hospitality. local residents... The TV channel drew attention to the fact that US parks are not included in the rating.
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1. The first place in the ranking was given to Iguazu Falls National Park in Argentina. It is believed that the waterfalls on the Iguazu River surrounded by tropical nature are one of the most beautiful and spectacular places on Earth. (Photo: REUTERS / Jorge Adorno). 
2. The second place in the ranking was taken by the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. 30 percent of the park is covered with ice, which is why it is also called the glacier park in Patagonia. (Photo: 123 RF). 
3. Third place: another National Park of Argentina - Nahuel Huapi, which is located in the Andes at an altitude of 767 meters above sea level. (Photo: 123 RF). 
4. Fourth place: National preserve Gandoca Manzanilla in Costa Rica. 
5. Fifth place in the ranking: Tikal National Park in Guatemala. It includes one of the largest and most famous archaeological sites in the world - the most important center of the Mayan civilization Tikal. (Photo: 123 RF). 
6. Sixth place in the ranking: National Park Rapa Nui, which is located on Easter Island (Chile) and is famous for its stone sculptures - moai. It is believed that it is the most geographically inhabited island in the world from other islands and lands. (Photo: 123 RF). 
7. Seventh place: Torres del Paine National Park located in the Chilean part of Patagonia. According to scientists, the park is 11 million years old. (Photo: 123 RF). 
8. Eighth place: Canaima National Park, located in the southeast of Venezuela. It is here that the highest waterfall in the world is located - Angel. (Photo: Flickr / Heather Thorkelson). 
9. Ninth place: National Park of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. Famous galapagos turtles, which gave the name to the islands, are the longest-livers among animals - they live for more than two hundred years. (Photo: 123 RF). 
10. Tenth place: Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The park has vast wastelands where birds nest. (Photo: Flickr). 
11. Eleventh place: Goreme National Park in Turkey, which is also a museum under open air- there are 350 rock-cut Byzantine churches. (Photo: 123 RF). 
12. Twelfth place: Tatzansky or Tatrinsky National Park - the only high-mountain park in Poland, created to protect unique mountain landscapes, flora and fauna. (Photo: Marek Podmokly / Agencja Gazeta). 
13. Thirteenth place: Croatian Plitvice Lakes National Park, which includes 16 beautiful karst lakes connected by waterfalls. (Photo: 123 RF). 
14. Fourteenth place: Victoria Falls National Park - located on the Zambezi River in Zambia. (Photo: 123 RF). 
15. Fifteenth place: Kruger National Park - the oldest park in South Africa, which is part of the Kruger-to-Canyons Biosphere Reserve. (Photo: 123 RF). 
16. Sixteenth place: Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia. Its area is almost 50 thousand square kilometers, mostly deserts, and is one of the largest protected areas in the world. (Photo: 123 RF). 
17. Seventeenth place: Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. Even in the dry season, a lot of moisture remains here, which is very important for the ecosystem and animals. (Photo: Flickr / ninara). 
18. Eighteenth place: Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, on its territory there are many water cascades that are loved by water birds. (Photo: 123 RF). 
19. Nineteenth place: Halgurd Sakran National Park in Iraq, which includes Mount Halgurd 3607 meters high. (Facebook / press material). 
20. Twentieth place: the deserted Ein Avdat National Park in Israel, which protects the beautiful territory of a canyon inhabited during the time of the first Christians by monks and Nabateans. (Photo: 123 RF). 
21. Twenty-first place: Zhangjiajie National Park in China. It was here that the famous film "Avatar" was filmed. (Photo: 123 RF). 
22. 22nd Place: Naejangsan National Park in South Korea- it is especially beautiful in autumn. The park is hiding in the Nejangsan Mountains south of Seoul. (Photo: 123 RF). 
23. Twenty-third place: Pagsanhan Gorge National Park in the Philippines. It includes largest waterfalls country. According to legend, before the appearance of the waterfalls, two twins lived in this place. Once, after a severe drought, one of them died, then the second twin climbed high rocks and began to curse the gods, when suddenly a source began to beat from under his feet, which laid the foundation for the waterfalls. (Photo: 123 RF). 
24. Twenty-fourth place: Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka, whose main pride is a large population of elephants. (Photo: 123 RF). 
25. Twenty-fifth place: Sundarban National Park - a tiger and biosphere reserve in India. (Photo: 123 RF). 
26. Twenty-sixth place: Bannerghatta National Park in India. Part of the park is a nature reserve, where more than a hundred species of birds, many mammals (including elephants, bears, leopards) and insects are under strict protection. There is also a rescue center for animals. (Photo: Flickr / Nisha D). 
27. 27. Bandhavgarh National Park, home to the largest population of tigers in all of India. (Photo: 123 RF). 
28. Twenty-eighth place: Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park in Australia. The famous red-brown mountain Uluru (Ayrs Rock) changes color depending on the angle of incidence of light. (Photo: 123 RF). 
29. Twenty-ninth place: National Park Blue Mountains in Australia. The name "Blue Mountains" comes from the blue eucalyptus trees growing on the slopes of the mountains. (Photo: 123 RF). 
30. Thirtieth place: Paparoa National Park in New Zealand, the main attraction of which is the pancake limestone cliffs, as well as beautiful caves... (Photo: 123 RF).
National parks of Russia
Kologriv forest
The reserve is located in the northeastern part of the Russian Plain. All rivers of the reserve are left tributaries of the Volga, the largest of which are Kostroma and Unzha. Quite large areas of the reserve are occupied by swamps and wetlands, which is primarily due to the flat relief. The reserve has small forest rivers and no large lakes and rivers, which provides a significant density of animals, whose life is directly related to water bodies - this is, first of all, the otter, mink, beaver.
Katunsky biosphere reserve
The territory of the Katunsky and Altai nature reserves is included in the list of the World Cultural and natural heritage UNESCO titled "Golden Mountains of Altai" (1998). The absolute heights of the Katunsky Reserve range from 1300 to 3280 m above sea level. On the territory there are 135 lakes with an area of 151 664 hectares and more. In the highlands there is a large number of glaciers, with a total area of 283 sq. km.
Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve
State nature reserve Shulgan-Tash in Bashkortostan, which has federal status. Located in the western foothills South Urals, in the mountain-forest belt, within the Burzyan region. total area- 225 sq. km. The rich landscape mosaic also provides a high diversity flora... The relief is low-mountainous. Mixed deciduous and coniferous-deciduous forests occupy 92% of the territory.
Natural Museum-Reserve Divnogorie
The natural architectural and archaeological museum-reserve Divnogorye is located on the territory of Russia, in the Liskinsky district of the Voronezh region. The area of the museum-reserve is more than 11 sq. km. From a geological point of view, the reserve is a chalk sediment on the surface of the earth. The maximum height of the plateau above sea level reaches 181 meters, relative - 103 meters (the mouth of the Tikhaya Sosna River at the confluence with the Don, which flows at the foot of the plateau, is located at an altitude of 78 m above sea level). Due to the rather significant height difference between the plateau and the floodplain of the Don and Tikhaya Sosna rivers, its microclimate is significantly different from the surrounding floodplain lowland.
Kuznetsk Alatau
The state reserve "Kuznetsk Alatau" is located in the south of Central Siberia, at its highest point - on the western slope of the ridge, at the intersection of the Mezhdurechensky, Tisulsky and Novokuznetsk districts of the Kemerovo region. The Kuznetsky Alatau ridge itself stretches over almost the third part of the Kemerovo region. This ridge is a relief consisting of medium and high mountain ranges, dissected by rivers.
Cedar Pad
The Kedrovaya Pad Nature Reserve is located in the Khasansky District of the Primorsky Territory, between the western coast of the Amur Bay and the border with China, on the spurs of the East Manchurian mountain ranges of the Sukhorechensky and Gakkelevsky ridges, separating the Kedrovaya River basin from the basins of the Barabashevka rivers near and the borders of the Narva reserve.
Lazovsky reserve
Lazovsky Nature Reserve is located on the southern spurs of the Sikhote-Alin, in the interfluve of the Kievka and Chernaya rivers. In terms of size and moisture regime, the mainland part of the territory of the Lazovsky Reserve, located northwest of the Zapovedny ridge. Almost the entire territory of the reserve is divided between two separate drainage basins of the Kievka and Chernaya rivers flowing into the Sea of Japan. The rest of the numerous rivers and streams of various sizes, directions and nature are either tributaries of these rivers, or independently collect water from a narrow coastal strip, the average width of which is about 10 km, and flow directly into the Sea of Japan.
Baikal-Lensky nature reserve
The main part of the reserve is represented by taiga forests of various types. Fragments of ancient relict steppes have survived on the coast of Lake Baikal; 50 species of mammals and about 240 species of birds live. The reserve is famous for its high number of bears. In addition, here you can meet such rare and interesting birds as the white-tailed eagle, black stork, hump-nosed scooter, cinder, gray crane.
Sochi National Park
The national park is located on the territory Greater Sochi: from borders with Tuapse region, between the mouths of the Shepsi and Magri rivers in the northwest to the borders with Abkhazia in the southeast and from the Black Sea coast to the watershed line of the Main Caucasian ridge. Most of the park's territory is occupied by mountains, dissected by river valleys. The foothill zone occupies a narrow strip along the Black Sea. About 40 rivers and streams of the Black Sea basin flow through the park.
Altai nature reserve
Altai Nature Reserve is located in the mountains of Southern Siberia. This is the land of mountains and impetuous mountain rivers, the kingdom of giant trees and the land of ancient wild animals. A walk through the mountain-taiga landscapes of the reserve is mesmerizing with its unpredictability. Vertical belts, steppe, forest, subalpine and alpine, replacing each other when climbing the mountains, hide their secrets. Even the forests on the territory of the reserve are different. In the north, there are practically only fir trees, to the south - cedars, in the south - deciduous trees.
National parks of Great Britain
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons is on the ridge in South Wales, occupies a national park of about 1345 sq. km, in the park there is the most high mountain in southern Britain. Brecon Beacons translates as "Brecon Beacons", the name came from antiquity, when people signaled to each other about the approach of enemies with the help of fires lit on the tops of the mountains.
Norfolk Brods
Brods National Park covers Norfolk and Suffolk. It is a vast, protected wetland area in the UK and is home to some of the rare plants and animals in the UK. It is the third largest park in the UK and occupies a vast expanse of water. The territory of the park includes seven main rivers and 63 remains of medieval peat excavations.
Dartmoor
The beautiful expanses of the Dartmoor swamps in Devon cover a huge area of Great Britain. Dartmoor contains the largest concentration of artifacts from the British Bronze Age, and is home to many ancient stones and other monuments.
Cairngorms
The largest British national park, with an area of 4528 sq. km. The territory is high and massive mountain range, four of the five highest mountains in Scotland are within the park, with 55 peaks over 900 m high. Overall, the Cairngorms occupies about six percent of Scotland.
Lake District
The Lake District, often compared to the sea, is located in a mountainous region in Cumbria, in the northwest of England. The entire territory of England is more than three thousand meters above sea level in the National Park, including Scofell, the highest mountain in England. The deep and long lakes of England are also located here.
Trossax and Loch Lomond
This park in the west of Scotland is located in the Loch Lomond area, which is the largest freshwater reserve in the UK mainland. On the territory of the park there are 21 peaks, more than 1000 meters in height and 19 peaks, more than 2500 m in height, as well as two forest parks - Queen Elizabeth and Argyll.
Peak District
The oldest national park in Great Britain. It attracts around 10 million visitors a year, thanks in large part to its proximity to a number of major cities in northern England, making it one of the UK's busiest national parks. The Peak District is conditionally divided into the northern Dark Peak, where most of the territory is occupied by swamps and the South Peak, where most of the territory is occupied by limestone rocks.
National parks of the USA
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the iconic locations in the United States of America. The grand canyon stretches for almost 450 km in length. It was formed as a result of the impact of the Colorado River over the millennia. The National Park is famous for its picturesque desert landscapes.
Yellowstone, wyoming
The first national park in the world, famous for its geysers, hot springs burst from the ground to the outside, making a unique impression on the audience. The park is home to many wildlife including grizzly bears and elk.
Rocky Mountain, Montana
On the Canadian border is Rocky Mountain Park, which contains about 130 lakes, and is home to thousands of plant species and hundreds of animal species.
Everglades, Florida
The Everglades Park is a network of wetlands and forests, the park is home to 36 protected animal species, including panthers and American crocodiles.
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park is famous for its unique geological structures, which cut across the sky with narrow peaks. The structures were formed as a result of weathering and erosion by the flow of sedimentary rocks.
Death Valley, California-Nevada border
Death Valley is the hottest and dry place in North America. Here you will find a harsh desert landscape that, despite everything, attracts many species of animals.
Denali, Alaska
Denali is located around the highest mountain in North America. Denali's landscape is a mixture of forest, tundra, glaciers and rocks.
Hawaiian volcanoes
This dramatic landscape includes two active volcano: Kilauea, one of the most active in the world and Mauna Loa.
Yosemite, california
Yosemite is famous for its attractive El Capitan and Half Dome cliffs. There are beautiful steep waterfalls and ancient sequoias.
Carlsbad Caves, New Mexico
The underground park is a huge cave with an area of 1220 m, 191 m wide and 78 m high. Photographers here will be amazed by the beautiful limestone cave landscapes.
National parks of Europe
Saxon Switzerland, Germany
The park is distinguished by extremely beautiful rocky landscapes and canyons. V Saxon Switzerland old coniferous trees grow.
Swiss National Park
The Swiss National Park is the oldest park in the Alps and protects many rare animals. Mountain goats, marmots and countless varieties of birds live here.
Teide, Tenerife island, Spain
Teide Volcanic Peak is the most visited national park in Spain. It is known for its surreal landscapes and amazing views of the surrounding Canary Islands.
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
16 lakes will boggle the imagination of visitors to this Croatian national park. Shades of water in lakes range from crystal green to deep blue.
Vatnajökull, Iceland
The largest glacier in Europe is located in national park Vatnajökull. The glacier occupies about 8% of the entire territory of the country.
Cévennes, France
Cévennes is located in the mountainous region of France. Here you will see picturesque mountain landscapes and gorges. There is a chain of cave systems on the territory of the park.
Olympus, Greece
Here is the famous Mount Olympus, the highest mountain and the legendary home of the Greek gods. The park has rich history, culture and ecological diversity.
Abruzzo, Italy
The Abruzzo Park is home to huge granite peaks and beech forests. This mountainous desert is home to the brown bear, wild lynx, wolves and royal eagles.
Tatras, Slovakia
The oldest national park in Slovakia covers 741 sq. km of the area. Pines and other conifers grow here. There are many lakes in the park, and a wide variety of wild animals live here.
Burren, Ireland
The Burren is the smallest of Ireland's six national parks. The park area is only 15 sq. km, but there is something to see.
Goreme, Turkey
Turkey's National Park inspires photographers around the world with its surreal landscapes, caves and bizarre hills.
National parks of the world
Fiordland, New Zealand
Snow covered Mountain peaks National Park will inspire any photographer. Most of the Lord of the Rings movie was filmed here.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
This park is one of the best places, which are worth visiting to see the whole flavor of the African continent. It is home to lions, African elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos.
Banff, Canada
It is Canada's oldest national park and impresses with the wealthy mountain ranges, dense wooded regions, glaciers and ice fields. Banff is home to grizzly bears, elk and bighorn sheep.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The island's wildlife has evolved in isolation for millions of years, resulting in unique animals and rare plant species.
Sagarmatha, Nepal
Most of the park is occupied by mountains, one of which highest point of our planet - the summit of Everest. The territory of the park amazes the imagination with rivers, glaciers and beautiful mountain landscapes.
Torres del Paine, Chile
The Torres del Paine National Park is home to the impressive Andean peaks. Lakes, glaciers and mountain glades... Guanacos, cougars and rare birds can be found here.
Cockatoo, Australia
Kakadu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is rich in impressive waterfalls, rivers and swamps, and is home to many wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles.
Iguazu, Argentina / Iguazu, Brazil
We are talking about two Iguazu parks at once, one of which is located in Brazil, and the second in Argentina. Business card parks is a chain of the most beautiful waterfalls surrounded by jungle. Visitors' attention is impressed by the huge variety of birds living around the Iguazu Falls.
Serengeti, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is famous for the annual migration of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles that passes through the park.
Fuji Hakone Izu, Japan
Japan's most popular national park includes views of the dormant Mount Fuji at the center of the park. Fuji Hakone Izu is shrouded in clouds in spring and summer.
Zhangjiajie, China
Unique and inimitable mountain landscapes open to the eyes of visitors to Zhangjiajie Park in China. The park is home to tall sandstone pillars created by years of erosion caused by the expansion of ice.
Jim Corbett, India
The national park is named after a hunter who gave up his job and set about protecting nature in order to save the Bengal tiger. It is the oldest national park in India and is home to Himalayan bears, leopards and elephants.
Canaima, Venezuela
The park will amaze you picturesque cliffs and waterfalls, including Angel Falls, which are over one kilometer high.
Ao Phang Nga, Thailand
A distinctive feature of Ao Phang Nga Park is the highest cliffs that run right into the water. The combination of sea and mountain scenery is sure to impress photographers
