Karagöl-Sahara National Park

Karagöl-Sahara National Park (Turkish: Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı), established on August 31, 1994, is a national park in the Şavşat district of Artvin Province, Turkey. It is located in the Black Sea Region and formed by two separate areas, namely Karagöl and Sahara plateau. Karagöl is located at 45 km (28 mi) from Şavşat, while Sahara plateau is 17 km (11 mi) from the town.

Karagöl-Sahara National Park
Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı
Karagöl-Sahara NP
LocationŞavşat, Artvin Province, Turkey
Coordinates41°13′N 42°27′E
Area3,251 ha (8,030 acres)
EstablishedAugust 31, 1994 (1994-08-31)
Governing bodyMinistry of Forest and Water Management
Websitewww.milliparklar.gov.tr/mp/karagolsahara/index.htm

The national park covers an area of 3,251 ha (8,030 acres) at an average elevation of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) above mean sea level.

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