Retezat National Park
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The Retezat National Park (Romanian: Parcul Naţional Retezat) is a protected area located in the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, Romania. Founded in 1935, it is the oldest national park in the country and categorized as a category II IUCN national park.
Retezat National Park | |
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Parcul Național Retezat | |
Location within Romania | |
Location | Romania Hunedoara County |
Nearest city | Lupeni |
Coordinates | 45°20′N 22°50′E[1] |
Area | 38047 hectares (94020 acres) |
Established | 2000[2] |
Website | retezat.ro |
Retezat is particularly notable for its biodiverse flora, with over 1,000 species of plants present within the park. It is also home to some of the last remaining pristine old-growth forests in Europe. Despite its protected status, recent decades have seen an increase in damaging activities such as logging and sheep-grazing in the park, as well as threats to its status as public propriety.