Jaú National Park
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The Jaú National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional do Jaú) is a national park located in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. It is one of the largest forest reserves in South America, and part of a World Heritage Site.
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Jaú National Park | |
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Parque Nacional do Jaú | |
Nearest city | Manaus, Amazonas |
Coordinates | 2.30°S 63.05°W / -2.30; -63.05 |
Area | 2,367,333 ha (9,140.32 sq mi) |
Designation | National park |
Created | 24 September 1980 |
Administrator | ICMBio |
World Heritage site | |
Part of | Central Amazon Conservation Complex |
Criteria | Natural: ix, x |
Reference | 998-001 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Extensions | 2003 |
Area | 4,882,000 ha |
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