🌳 Ilisu State Reserve

Azerbaijan · Asia · 41.48°N, 46.98°E

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Ilisu State Nature Reserve was established over a 93 km2 (36 sq mi) area in 1987 in Qakh Rayon, Azerbaijan. It aims to protect natural complexes of southern slopes of Major Caucasus, to preserve rare and endangered flora and fauna, to restore forests and prevent erosion of soil and flood. The reserve accounts for 500 plant species with nearly 60 species of endemic ones. One can come across such animals as roe deer, wild boar and chamois.

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CountryAzerbaijan
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)41.48°N, 46.98°E · view on map

Ilisu State Reserve is located in Azerbaijan, in Asia.

More nature reserves in Azerbaijan

Basut-Chay State Reserve · Eldar Pine State Reserve · Gara-Gel State Reserve · Ghizil-Agaj State Reserve · Turian-Chay State Reserve · Zagatala State Reserve.

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