Hazar State Nature Reserve, Nature reserve along the Caspian Sea in Balkan Region, Turkmenistan
The protected area extends over 2,690 square kilometers of coastal wetlands, bays, and islands in the southeastern part of the Caspian Sea.
The Turkmenistan government established this nature reserve on October 3, 1932, to safeguard the coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity of the region.
The reserve functions as an educational center where researchers conduct studies on local wildlife species and ecological patterns throughout the year.
Visitors need to obtain special permits from local authorities to enter the reserve, which includes three sections: Hazar, Esenguly, and Ogurchinskiy.
The reserve serves as a critical stopover point for migratory birds, featuring diverse habitats from coastal zones to sand dunes and semi-desert landscapes.
Location: Balkan Region
Inception: October 3, 1932
GPS coordinates: 39.00000,53.04472
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:07
Turkmenistan features diverse natural sites and monuments: the Darvaza crater with its perpetual fire, ancient sites of Merv and Nisa, ornate mausoleums, Kow-Ata underground lake, Yangykala canyon with colorful cliffs, the Kopet Dag mountains, and the Karakum desert. The capital Ashgabat showcases contemporary architecture in white marble.
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