Parima Tapirapecó National Park
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The Parima Tapirapecó National Park is in the [[Atabapo Municipality|Atabapo]] and [[Río Negro Municipality|Río Negro]] municipalities. It is the 5th largest national park in the world and the 2nd largest in South America. |
The Parima Tapirapecó National Park is in the [[Atabapo Municipality|Atabapo]] and [[Río Negro Municipality|Río Negro]] municipalities. It is the 5th largest national park in the world and the 2nd largest in South America. |
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Established in August 1991, it has an area of 38,290 km2 (15,000 |
Established in August 1991, it has an area of 38,290 km2 (15,000 sq mi), and is the largest national park in Venezuela. The area protects the headwaters of the [[Orinoco]], likewise the natural space and culture of the [[Yanomami]] ethnic group.Huber, Otto (2001), "Conservation and environmental concerns in the Venezuelan Amazon", ''Biodiversity and Conservation'' 10(10), 1627-1643. p1634 |
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==Environment== |
==Environment== |
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