Kerinci Seblat National Park
Kerinci Seblat National Park is the largest national park on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It has a total area of 13,791 km2 and spans four provinces: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu, and South Sumatra.
| Kerinci Seblat National Park | |
|---|---|
| Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Mount Kerinci in Kerinci Seblat National Park | |
Kerinci Seblat NP Location in Sumatra Kerinci Seblat NP Kerinci Seblat NP (Indonesia) | |
| Location | Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Nearest city | Padang |
| Coordinates | 2°25′S 101°29′E |
| Area | 1,375,000 ha (5,310 sq mi) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forestry |
| World Heritage site | 2004 |
| Website | http://tnkerinciseblat.or.id/ |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, ix, x |
| Designated | 2004 (28th session) |
| Part of | Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra |
| Reference no. | 1167 |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Endangered | 2011–present |
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