Azov–Syvash National Nature Park

Azov–Syvash National Nature Park
Ukrainian: Азово-Сиваський національний природний парк
Steppe and coastal beach, Azov-Syvash
LocationHenichesk Raion, Kherson Oblast,  Ukraine
Nearest cityHenichesk
Coordinates46°7′33″N 35°4′58″E / 46.12583°N 35.08278°E / 46.12583; 35.08278
Area525.8 square kilometres (203.0 sq mi)
DesignationNational Park
EstablishedFebruary 25, 1993 (1993-02-25)
Governing bodyState Management of Affairs
WebsiteOfficial website

The Azov–Syvash National Nature Park (Ukrainian: Азово-Сиваський національний природний парк, romanized: Azovo-Syvasʹkyi natsionalʹnyi pryrodnyi park) is a national park of Ukraine, located on Byriuchyi Island in the northwestern Sea of Azov. The park was created to protect the unique coastal environment of the north-western Azov. It is particularly important as a stop on the flyway for migratory birds, with over a million birds visiting each year. It is located in Henichesk Raion of Kherson Oblast. The park was created on 25 February 1993 and has the area of 52,582.7 hectares (203.023 sq mi).