Deogyusan National Park
Deogyusan National Park (Korean: 덕유산국립공원) is located in the provinces of Jeollabuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. It was designated as the 10th national park in 1975. The park is home to a total of 1,067 plant species, 32 mammal species, 130 bird species, 9 amphibian species, 13 reptile species, 28 fish species, and 1,337 insect species. Endangered animals in the park include Flying squirrel, Marten and Otter.
| Deogyusan National Park | |
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| 덕유산국립공원, 德裕山國立公園 | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Mountain Deogyusan, viewed from Hyangjeok Peak | |
| Location | Jeollabuk-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Nearest city | Muju |
| Coordinates | 35.864°N 127.744°E |
| Area | 231.65 km2 (89.44 sq mi) |
| Established | 1 February 1975 |
| Visitors | 1 million |
| Governing body | Korea National Park Service |
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The twenty-two national parks of South Korea.
Land-based parks are in red and marine parks are in blue.
Land-based parks are in red and marine parks are in blue.
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