Mariy Chodra National Park

Mariy Chodra (Mari and Russian: Марий Чодра; Mari for The Mari Forest) is a national park, located largely in Morkinsky, Zvenigovsky, and Volzhsky Districts of the Mari El Republic, Russia. The park has an area of 366 square kilometers (141 sq mi) and was established in 1985.[1]

Mariy Chodra National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Lake Tot-Er in the national park.
LocationMari El Republic, Russia
Nearest cityVolzhsk
Coordinates56°09′N 48°22′E
Area366 km2 (141 sq mi)
Established1985
Websitehttp://www.xn----7sbbpsgsuof8e.xn--p1ai/

Flora and fauna

Mariy Chodra was created to protect rare plants: more than 115 rare plant species are documented. There are fourteen tourist routes in the park; the most popular attractions being Yalchik, Glukhoye, and Kichiyer Lakes, the rafting on the Ilet and Yushut Rivers, Pugachov's Oak, and the Maple Mountain.

There are more than fourteen tourist centers in Mariy Chodra, which play a major role in the recreation of the republics of Mari El, Tatarstan, and Chuvashia.

References
  1. "Mariy Chodra National Park" (in Russian). Mariy Chodra NO (Official website). Retrieved September 27, 2019.
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