Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park
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Akiyoshidai Kokutei Kōen (秋吉台国定公園) is a Quasi-National Park in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.[3][4] It was founded on 1 November 1955 and has an area of 45.02 km².[5]
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Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park | |
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秋吉台国定公園 | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan |
Nearest city | Mine |
Coordinates | 34°13′55″N 131°18′10″E[1] |
Area | 45.02 square kilometres (17 sq mi) |
Established | November 1, 1955 |
Governing body | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan[2] |
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It includes part of the Akiyoshi plateau (秋吉台, Akiyoshidai), a 130 square kilometre area of karst topography, as well as over 400 limestone caves. The area is rated a protected landscape (category V) according to the IUCN.[6] Like all Quasi-National Parks in Japan, the park is managed by the local prefectural government.[2]
The Akiyoshidai Groundwater System is a Ramsar Site and wetland of international importance.[7]