Dilijan National Park
Dilijan National Park (Armenian: Դիլիջան ազգային պարկ, romanized: Dilijan azgayin park) is one of the four national parks of Armenia. Occupying an area of 240 km², it is located in the north-eastern Tavush Province of Armenia. It is known for its forest landscapes, rich biodiversity, medicinal mineral water springs, natural and cultural monuments, and extensive network of hiking trails.
Dilijan National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Map of Armenia | |
Location | Tavush Province, Armenia |
Coordinates | 40°39′23″N 45°01′17″E |
Area | 240 km2 (93 sq mi) |
Established | 1958 | as a reserve, 2002 as a national park
Governing body | Ministry of Nature Protection, Armenia |
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