Nam Ha National Protected Area

Nam Ha National Protected Area
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Tham Khao Rao caves in Nam Ha NPA
Location in Laos
LocationLuang Namtha Province, Laos
Nearest cityLuang Namtha
Coordinates20°49′1″N 101°15′10″E / 20.81694°N 101.25278°E / 20.81694; 101.25278
Area2,224 km2 (860 sq mi)
Designated29 October 1993 (1993-10-29)
Visitors6,500 (in 2008)
Websitewww.namha-npa.org/info/nam_ha_npa.htm

Nam Ha National Protected Area is a national protected area in Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos. This mostly forested park is home to a variety of ethnic groups and diverse animal and plant species. The park is an ecotourism destination.

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