Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park
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Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park (Albanian: Parku Kombëtar "Lurë-Mali i Dejës") is a national park in northeastern Albania, spanning an expanded area of 202.42 km2 (78.15 sq mi) since 2018 by encompassing the entire section of Kunora e Lurës, former Zall-Gjocaj National Park, and Dejë Mountain. The park was originally established in 1966 to protect the various ecosystems and biodiversity as Lura National Park. The altitude vary from 1,500–2,300 m (4,921–7,546 ft).[1] The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the park as Category II. Nevertheless, it is described as an important Bird and Plant Area, because it supports significant bird and plant species.[2][3]
Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park | |
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Parku Kombëtar Lurë-Mali i Dejës | |
Location | Dibër County |
Nearest city | Peshkopi |
Coordinates | 41°48′0″N 20°14′0″E |
Area | 19,288.88 hectares (192.8888 km2) |
Designated | 21 November 1966 (1966-11-21) |
Governing body | National Agency of Protected Areas |