Salamajärvi National Park (Salamajärven kansallispuisto) | |
Protected area | |
Country | Finland |
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Region | Central Ostrobothnia, Central Finland |
Location | Perho, Kivijärvi, Kinnula |
- coordinates | 63°16′N 024°45′E / 63.267°N 24.750°ECoordinates: 63°16′N 024°45′E / 63.267°N 24.750°E |
Area | 62 km2 (24 sq mi) |
Biomes | primeval forest, bog |
Animal | Finnish Forest Reindeer |
Established | 1982 |
Management | Metsähallitus |
Visitation | 10,500 (2009) |
IUCN category | II - National Park |
Website: www |
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Salamajärvi National Park (Finnish: Salamajärven kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Central Ostrobothnia and Central Finland regions of Finland, in the municipalities of Perho, Kivijärvi and Kinnula. Salamajärvi is located in the rugged watershed region of Suomenselkä. This large, uninhabited area is especially known for its diverse mire ecosystems and its set of wilderness animals.