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List of protected areas of Georgia (country)

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List of protected areas of Georgia (country)
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The South Caucasian nation of Georgia is home to several protected areas, which receive protection because of their environmental, cultural or similar value. The oldest of these – now known as the Lagodekhi Protected Areas – dates back to 1912, when Georgia was part of the Russian Empire.

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A view at Kintrishi National Park

The total area of Georgia's protected terrestrial territories is 6,501 km2 (2,510 sq mi), which amounts to approximately 9.29% of the country's territory. In addition 153 km2 (59 sq mi) of marine area protected, or 0.67% of the country's territorial waters. There are a total of 89 protected areas, including 14 Strict Nature Reserves, 12 National Parks, 20 Managed Nature Reserves, 40 Natural Monuments, 2 Ramsar sites and 1 Protected Landscape.[1][2] Strict nature reserves comprise 140,672 ha, while national parks cover 276,724 ha.[3] The total number of visitors to Georgia's protected areas was just under 1.2 million in 2019.[4]

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Strict Nature Reserves

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National parks

Managed Reserves

Natural Monuments

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Ramsar sites

Protected Landscapes

Planned protected areas

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