🌲 Horton Plains National Park

Sri Lanka · Asia · National Park · 6.80°N, 80.80°E

Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It encompasses an area of 31 km2 (12 sq mi) and borders Thotupalakanda Nature Reserve. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft) and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.

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Quick facts

Country	Sri Lanka
Continent / region	Asia
Protection type	🌲 National Park
Coordinates (approx.)	6.80°N, 80.80°E · view on map

Horton Plains National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka, in Asia. The details of why Horton Plains National Park is ecologically important are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

More protected areas in Sri Lanka

Udawalawe National Park · Wilpattu National Park · Sinharaja Forest Reserve · Bundala National Park · Angammedilla National Park · Flood Plains National Park · Gal Oya National Park · Galway's Land National Park · Hikkaduwa National Park · Horagolla National Park.

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