SUMMARY FOR HUNGARY:
• Total Parks: 10
• Parks Listed Below: Aggtelek, Balaton-felvidék, Bükk, Duna-Dráva, Duna-Ipoly, Fertő-Hanság, Hortobágy, Kiskunság, Körös-Maros, Őrség
• Average Country Rating: 61/100
PARK NAME: Aggtelek
Country: Hungary
Park ID: 1540
AVERAGE RATING: 67/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Aggtelek National Park is famous for its extensive cave system, including the Baradla Cave. The park features remarkable karst formations and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site shared with Slovakia. The area contains over 280 caves and represents significant geological and biological diversity.
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Balaton-felvidék National Park encompasses the northern shore of Lake Balaton and the surrounding uplands. The park features unique volcanic formations, wetlands, and traditional Hungarian landscapes. It includes several nature protection areas and historical monuments.
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Bükk National Park is characterized by its extensive limestone mountains and vast forests. The park contains numerous caves, gorges, and thermal springs. It is home to diverse wildlife and features important geological formations and cultural heritage sites.
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Duna-Dráva National Park protects the floodplains of the Danube and Dráva rivers. The park is known for its rich aquatic ecosystems and diverse bird populations. It features extensive wetlands, forests, and meadows along the river systems.
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Duna-Ipoly National Park spans the meeting point of three major geographical regions including the Transdanubian Mountains. The park protects the confluence of the Danube and Ipoly rivers. It features diverse landscapes from mountains to wetlands and houses significant cultural heritage sites.
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Fertő-Hanság National Park is centered around Lake Fertő (Neusiedl), shared with Austria. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique wetland ecosystem. It features extensive reed beds, saline lakes, and meadows supporting diverse bird populations.
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Hortobágy National Park is the largest continuous natural grassland in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park preserves the traditional pastoral culture of the Hungarian puszta. It is renowned for its unique wildlife, traditional gray cattle, and migratory birds.
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Kiskunság National Park consists of nine separate units protecting the diverse landscapes of the Great Hungarian Plain. The park features sandy dunes, alkaline lakes, and traditional pastoral areas. It is an important habitat for unique flora and fauna adapted to the sandy soil conditions.
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Körös-Maros National Park protects the diverse ecosystems of the rivers Körös and Maros. The park consists of thirteen separate areas featuring grasslands, forests, and wetlands. It is particularly important for its bird populations and traditional Hungarian grey cattle breeding.
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Őrség National Park preserves the unique cultural landscape of the Őrség region. The park features a mosaic of meadows, forests, and traditional villages. It is known for its rich ethnographic heritage and traditional architecture alongside diverse natural habitats.