Kuakata National Park

Kuakata National Park (Bengali: কুয়াকাটা জাতীয় উদ্যান) is IUCN Category II national park and nature reserve in Bangladesh.[1] The park is located at Kalapara Upazila under Patuakhali District.[1] 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.[2]

Kuakata National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location	Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Coordinates	21.853960°N 90.090764°E
Area	1613 hectares
Established	24 October 2010

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.[1][3] It covers an area of 1613 hectares.[3]

References

1. "National Parks". bforest.gov.bd. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
2. "Vulture Safe Zone". bforest.gov.bd. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
3. "Biodievsrity Flora_NCS" (PDF). bforest.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 8 June 2020.