Shiretoko National Park
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| Shiretoko National Park 知床国立公園 | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
| Location: | Hokkaido, Japan |
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| Area: | 386.33 km² |
| Established: | June 1, 1964 |
Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園 Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen?) covers most of the Shiretoko Peninsula at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, Japan.
One of the most remote regions in all of Japan, much of the peninsula is only accessible on foot or by boat. The park is best known as the home of Japan's largest bear population and for offering views of the disputed Kunashiri Island, occupied by Russia but claimed by Japan.
In 2005, UNESCO designated the area a World Heritage Site, advising to develop the property jointly with Kuril Islands of Russia as a transboundary "World Heritage Peace Park".
Image:Shiretoko National Park.jpg
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[edit] External links
- Wikitravel: Shiretoko National Park
- Shiretoko Peninsula (Japanese Wikipedia)
- http://www.biodic.go.jp/english/jpark/np/siretoko_e.html
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