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Sutjeska National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Sutjeska Mountains.jpg
Sutjeska National Park is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sutjeska National Park
Sutjeska National Park
Location in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nearest city Foča
Area 175 km2 (68 sq mi)
Established 1962

The Sutjeska National Park is a national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is in the Republika Srpska. Established in 1962, it is Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national park.

The park includes the highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Maglić. The park covers an area of about 17,500 hectares (43,000 acres).

Perućica Forest Reserve is located within the park. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long, 1–3 kilometres (0.62–1.86 mi) wide, and has an area of 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres). It is a UNESCO recognized site. The forest has many trees that are 300 years old. It is a primeval forest.

Images for kids

  • Nacionalni park Sutjeska, Zelengora, Orlovačko jezero

    Orlovačko Lake, Zelengora

  • Перучица 2

    Perućica Forest Reserve

  • Скакавац 2

    Skakavac Waterfall

  • Пријевор NP001

    Maglić

  • NP 001 nacionalni park sutjeska trnovacko jezero i maglic

    Trnovačko Lake

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Parque nacional Sutjeska para niños

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