Lorentz National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lorentz National Park |
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| Taman Nasional Lorentz | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Puncak Jaya at the north-western edge of the national park
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Map of Lorentz National Park
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| Location | Papua Province, Indonesia |
| Nearest city | Wamena |
| Area | 25,056 km2 (9,674 sq mi) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Forestry |
| World Heritage site | 1999 |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Criteria | Natural: viii, ix, x |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
Lorentz National Park is a national park in Papua, Indonesia. It has an area of about 25,056 kilometres (15,569 mi). It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The park is named after the Dutch explorer Hendrikus Albertus Lorentz. There are many ecosystems in the park with many types of animals and plants.
- Petocz, Ronald G. (1989). Conservation and Development in Irian Jaya. Leiden: E.J. Brill.
Images for kids
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The southern crowned pigeon found in Singapore is confined to the southern lowland houses of New Guinea.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional de Lorentz para niños
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