Köpetdag Nature Reserve
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Köpetdag Nature Reserve is a nature reserve (zapovednik) of Turkmenistan.
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Location | Ahal Province, Turkmenistan |
Nearest city | Asgabat |
Coordinates | 37°44′02″N 58°16′12″E[1] |
Area | 497 km2 (192 sq mi) |
Established | 1976 |
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Established in 1976 for the protection of indigenous flora and fauna ( juniper, wild fruit trees, reptiles, birds, and mammals)[2] it is located in the central part of the Kopetdag Range in Ahal Province, covering an area of 497 km2 (192 sq mi). The reserve consists of four separate areas located at different altitudes, from 700 to 2800 meters.[3]
It also incorporates two sanctuaries and two natural monuments:
- Mäne-Çäçe Sanctuary - established in 1976.
- Guryhowdan Sanctuary - established in 1976.
- Garaýalçy Natural Monument.
- Çarlyk Natural Monument.