Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
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 There are cabins and hiking routes in the park; Bjellåvasstua in the northeastern part near Bjellåvatnet | |
| Location | Nordland, Norway |
| Nearest city | Mo i Rana and Bodø |
| Coordinates | 66°36′N 14°11′E / 66.600°N 14.183°E |
| Area | 2,192 km2 (846 sq mi) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Directorate for Nature Management |
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Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park (
Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve which lies in Sweden
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At 2,192 square kilometres (846 sq mi), it is one of the largest national parks in Norway. It is also one of the most varied, since it includes both alpine mountain formations with glacier tongues, as well as gently sloping mountain plateaus and forested valleys. The national park encompasses parts of the
Sami
cultural landmarks within the park.
References
- Store norske leksikon. "Saltfjellet-Svartisen nasjonalpark"(in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-12-13.
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