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Soğuksu Nature Park

Coordinates: 40°18′36″N 42°38′05″E / 40.31000°N 42.63472°E / 40.31000; 42.63472
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Soğuksu Nature Park
Soğuksu Tabiat Parkı
Map showing the location of Soğuksu Nature Park
Map showing the location of Soğuksu Nature Park
Soğuksu Nature Park
LocationSarıkamış, Kars Province, Turkey
Nearest citySarıkamış
Coordinates40°18′36″N 42°38′05″E / 40.31000°N 42.63472°E / 40.31000; 42.63472
Area11 ha (27 acres)
Established2011
Governing bodyMinistry of Forest and Water Management

Soğuksu Nature Park (Turkish: Soğuksu Tabiat Parkı), established in 2011, is a nature park in Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. It is located 53 km (33 mi) far from Kars and 3 km (1.9 mi) to Sarıkamış.[1]

The nature park covers an area of 11 ha (27 acres) at 2,121–2,152 m (6,959–7,060 ft) above main sea level.[1]

Geology

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The area in and around of the nature park consists of basalt and dolomite rocks of Tertiary and Quaternary periods. Additionally, tuff, conglomerate and breccia are present.[1]

Flora

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The nature park features forest stand of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). In the areas between the forest stands, quaking aspen (Populus tremula) grow. Othercommon plants are rose hip and buttercup (Ranunculus acris).[1]

Climate

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The climate in the park shows characteristics of harsh continental climate. Long lasting winters are snowy, frostyand very cold. In winter time, more precipitation falls than in the summer period. The highest precipitation occurs just before the summer begins.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Soğuksu Tabiat Parkı" (in Turkish). Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı 13. Bölge Müdürlüğü. Retrieved 2016-04-19.