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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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Pallas-Yllästunturi


Pallas-Yllästunturi

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park (Finnish: Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) is the third-largest national park in Finland, located in the Lapland region, in the municipalities of Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio. It was formally established in 2005, when Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park (suggested 1910 and established 1938, as one of the first national parks of the country) was joined with Ylläs-Aakenus protected area. It is the third largest national park in Finland, covering 1,020 square kilometres (394 sq mi). The high fells of the park are the southernmost place to see some arctic species in Finland. There are almost 100 kilometres (60 mi) of fell chain in the National Park. The highest fell in this chain is Taivaskero, which is 807 metres (2,648 ft) high. Most of the park consists of primeval forests and various types of muskeg.

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