Kuakata National Park
Kuakata National Park (Bengali: কুয়াকাটা জাতীয় উদ্যান) is IUCN Category II national park and nature reserve in Bangladesh. The park is located at Kalapara Upazila under Patuakhali District. It has been declared as one of the safe zones for vultures as per the Vulture Safe Zone-2 Schedule of the government of Bangladesh.
The park was officially declared as a national park by the government of Bangladesh on 24 October 2010 for the purpose of conservation of flora, fauna, nature and development of tourism facilities. It covers an area of 1613 hectares.
References
- ^ "National Parks". bforest.gov.bd. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Vulture Safe Zone". bforest.gov.bd. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "Biodievsrity Flora_NCS" (PDF). bforest.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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