Kolovesi National Park

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Kolovesi National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Kolovesi National Park
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Location Eastern Finland
Coordinates 62°15′27″N 28°49′00″E / 62.2575, 28.816667
Area 23 km² (8.9 mi²)
Established 1990
Visitors 6,500 (in 2005)
Governing body Metsähallitus

Kolovesi National Park (Koloveden kansallispuisto) is a national park in Eastern Finland. It was established in 1990 and covers 23 square kilometres (8.9 mi²). It protects e.g. the habitat of Saimaa Ringed Seal. Typical of the rugged scenery of Kolovesi, formed by the ice age, are craggy cliffs raising from the water. Cave paintings have been discovered in the area.

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