National Parks

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Top 10 Countries having highest number of

10. Indonesia

Indonesia has 10th highest National Parks with 54 national parks, including Komodo National Park, home to the famous Komodo dragons, and the diverse ecosystems of Sumatra and Borneo

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9. Colombia

Colombia with 59 national parks, is noted for its rich biodiversity, safeguarding ecosystems from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes mountains

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8. United States

United States has 63 national parks, known for their iconic landscapes such as Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite, attracting millions of visitors annually

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7. Russia

Russia with 64 national parks, protects vast and varied landscapes across its extensive territory, from Siberian taiga to southern steppes

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6. Mexico

Mexico's 67 national parks protect diverse ecosystems, ranging from deserts to forests, showcasing the country's rich biological and cultural diversity

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5. Brazil

Brazil has 72 national parks, safeguarding parts of the Amazon Rainforest and other unique ecosystems, critical for global biodiversity and climate regulation

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4. Israel

Israel, with 81 national parks, focuses on preserving significant historical sites and natural landscapes, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage and biodiversity

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3. India

India has 106 national parks including Jim Corbett, India's oldest national park; Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros among others

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2. Thailand

Thailand has 147 national parks, known for their limestone cliffs, pristine beaches, etc., with Khao Yai being country's first national park, and Khao Sok, famous for its ancient rainforest

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1. Australia

Australia leads with 650 national parks, with UNESCO World Heritage Site Kakadu National Park being a notable example, celebrated for its Aboriginal rock art and biodiversity

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