Bundala National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bundala National Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Sunset near Kirinda
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| Location | Southern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Nearest city | Hambantota |
| Area | 3,339.38 hectares (12.8934 sq mi) after regazzetting in 2004, originally of 6,216 hectares (24.00 sq mi) |
| Established | 1969 (Sanctuary) 1993 (National park) |
| Governing body | Department of Wildlife Conservation |
Bundala National Park is a protected national park in the south east of Sri Lanka. The area of 6216 hectares was first protected in 1969. It is an important wetland and was added to the list of Ramsar sites in 1990. There are many animal species living in the park including elephants and turtles. Because of the wetalnds there are many species of bird which come to the park, including flamingos, pelicans, and storks.
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In Spanish: Parque nacional Bundala para niños
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