Monti Sibillini National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
A view of Monte Sibilla. | |
Location | Marche, Umbria |
Nearest city | Visso |
Coordinates | 42°55′59.2062″N13°4′44.9724″E / 42.933112833°N 13.079159000°E Coordinates: 42°55′59.2062″N13°4′44.9724″E / 42.933112833°N 13.079159000°E |
Area | 697.22 km2 (269.20 sq mi) |
Established | 6 August 1993 |
Governing body | Ente Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini |
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It was established in 1993, and now contains more than 70,000 hectares. [1]
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