Tusheti Protected Landscape

Tusheti Protected Landscape (Georgian: თუშეთის დაცული ლანდშაფტი) is located in the Tusheti Mountainous region in the north-eastern part of Georgia.[1] Visitors center is located in village lower Alvani, Akhmeta Municipality. It is one of the eight new Protected Areas approved by Parliament of Georgia on 22 April 2003.

Tusheti Protected Landscape
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Omalo area
Map showing the location of Tusheti Protected Landscape
Map showing the location of Tusheti Protected Landscape
Tusheti Protected Landscape
Map showing the location of Tusheti Protected Landscape
Map showing the location of Tusheti Protected Landscape
Tusheti Protected Landscape
Location Georgia
Nearest cityTusheti
Coordinates42°24′03.4″N 45°42′30.5″E / 42.400944°N 45.708472°E / 42.400944; 45.708472
Area579.17 km2 (223.62 sq mi)
Established2003
Governing bodyAgency of Protected Areas
WebsiteTusheti Protected Areas Administration
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The Tusheti Protected Areas includes Tusheti Protected Landscape, Tusheti National Park and Tusheti Strict Nature Reserve with total protected area about 113,660.2 ha.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Tusheti in Georgia". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  2. ^ "Tusheti protected area, Georgia". georgianholidays.com. Retrieved 2018-11-06.