Shirvan State Nature Reserve, Protected nature reserve near the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan
The Shirvan State Nature Reserve encompasses 62 square kilometers of semi-desert plains situated 20 meters below sea level near the Caspian coast.
Established in 1969 from the Bendovan State Game Reserve, the protected area expanded to 258 square kilometers in 1982 before reducing its size in 2003.
The reserve's name originates from Persian 'Shir' meaning lion, referencing the Asiatic lions that inhabited the Trans-Caucasus region until the 10th century.
The reserve maintains strict protection measures, prohibiting industrial activities and wildlife exploitation while supporting scientific research on natural ecosystems.
Water reserves cover 35 square kilometers of the territory, creating essential habitats for numerous water birds that nest and winter in the wetlands.
Inception: 1969
GPS coordinates: 39.60056,49.12722
Latest update: March 16, 2025 10:44
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