Gros Morne National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gros Morne National Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park
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| Location | Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Area | 1,805 km2 (697 sq mi) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Criteria | Natural: vii, viii |
| Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
Gros Morne National Park is a national park on the west coast of Newfoundland, Canada. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It has been a national park since 2005, and a national reserve since 1973. It has an area of 1,805 km2 (697 sq mi), making it the second largest national park in Atlantic Canada. The park takes its name from a mountain in the area. Its name means "large mountain standing alone" in French.
Images for kids
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The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park
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Moose in the park
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American black bear in Gros Morne National Park
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Gros Morne para niños
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