Petkeljärvi National Park
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| Petkeljärvi National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location | Eastern Finland |
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| Area | 6 km² (2 mi²) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Visitors | 17,500 (in 2005) |
| Governing body | Metsähallitus |
Petkeljärvi National Park (Petkeljärven kansallispuisto) is a national park in Eastern Finland. It was established in 1956 and covers 6 square kilometres (2 mi²). Its specialities are e.g. fortification from the Continuation War, some of which have been renovated, and valuable eskers. The park, along with Patvinsuo National Park, belongs to the North-Karelian biosphere reserves of UNESCO.
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