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Location | Etelä-Savo, Finland |
Coordinates | 62°15′27″N28°49′00″E / 62.25750°N 28.81667°E /62.25750; 28.81667 |
Area | 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
Established | 1990 |
Visitors | 7500 (in 2009[1]) |
Governing body | Metsähallitus |
Website | www |
Kolovesi National Park (Finnish:Koloveden kansallispuisto) is anational park in theEtelä-Savo region ofFinland. It was established in 1990 and covers 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi). It protects e.g. the habitat of the critically endangeredSaimaa ringed seal. Typical of the rugged scenery of Kolovesi, formed by theice age, are craggy cliffs rising from the water.Cave paintings have been discovered in the area. Motor boats are prohibited in the area. Kayaking, canoeing, and rowing and facilitated, and there are also several marked hiking paths in the area.[citation needed]
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