Shahbuz State Reserve, Protected natural reserve in Shahbuz District, Azerbaijan.
The reserve spans 31.39 square kilometers of mountainous terrain reaching elevations of 2300 meters, containing grasslands and Batabat Lake.
The President of Azerbaijan established the reserve in 2003 to safeguard the region's plants and animals within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Local communities near the reserve maintain traditional practices while participating in environmental conservation programs supported by various organizations.
Visitors require permits to enter the reserve and should prepare appropriate gear for exploring the mountainous landscape throughout different seasons.
The reserve contains mineral springs and serves as a habitat for brown bears, lynx, and broad-tailed nightingales among diverse medicinal herbs.
Location: Shahbuz District
Inception: 2003
Elevation above the sea: 2,300 m
GPS coordinates: 39.54518,45.74054
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:21
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