Sonfjället National Park
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Sonfjället, also spelled Sånfjället (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsôːnˌfjɛlːɛt];[2] local dialect: Sôna), is a national park situated in Härjedalen, in central Sweden. It was established in 1909, making it one of Europe's oldest national parks. Following a land extension in 1989, it now covers 103 km2 (40 sq mi).
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Sonfjällets nationalpark | |
Location | Jämtland County, Sweden |
Coordinates | 62°17′N 13°32′E |
Area | 103 km2 (40 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 1909, extended 1989[1] |
Governing body | Naturvårdsverket |
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The mountainous area is filled with large boulders, intersected by streaming lakes. Trailing around the mountain area is also a widespread forest area.
The park is noted for the animals living in it: a resident bear tribe, and a large elk tribe. Other animals are also common, including wolves and lynx.