Park geography

A detailed atlas exploration of the park area, natural landforms, and regional geography

Mtirala National Park: geography

Location: Adjara, Georgia. Recorded area: 281.26 km².

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Georgia's wettest wilderness:Colchic rainforests and a global raptor migration crossroads

Mtirala National Park

Mtirala National Park is a protected area in the Adjara region of western Georgia, spanning approximately 15,698 hectares across the municipalities of Kobuleti, Khelvachauri, and Keda in the western Lesser Caucasus. The park sits between the Black Sea and the Adjara Mountains, adjoining Kintrishi National Park to the north. Established in 2006 and designated as an IUCN Category II protected area, the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 as part of the Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands. The park's name, Mtirala, meaning "to cry" in Georgian, reflects the extraordinary rainfall that characterizes this landscape—one of the wettest areas in the former Soviet Union. The park protects outstanding Colchic relict forests and diverse wetland ecosystems that represent remarkable biological heritage of the Caucasus region.

Location: Georgia
Park type: National park
Established: 2006
Area: 281.3 km²

Mtirala National Park Protected Landscape

Location overview

National and regional placement within the Adjara territory of Georgia

National Park Geography: Mtirala National Park in Georgia

Mtirala National Park is situated entirely within the Adjara region of Georgia. As a fully domestic and terrestrial protected area, it operates under a single national jurisdiction without transboundary or marine sectors.

Countries: Georgia
Regions: Adjara
Primary location: Adjara
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Mtirala National Park’s outline frames a 281.26 km² area

Mtirala National Park mapped boundary and 281.26 km² area

Mtirala National Park’s mapped footprint represents a documented 281.26 km². It provides a spatial view of the national park for atlas users without claiming survey-authoritative precision.

Boundary area: 155.6 km²
Boundary perimeter: 84.6 km
Northernmost point: 41.7325° N
Southernmost point: 41.5878° N
Easternmost point: 41.9597° E
Westernmost point: 41.7351° E
Geographic centre: 41.6631° N, 41.8491° E
North–south span: 16.1 km
East–west span: 18.7 km

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Terrain and natural features

Mixed terrain classifications and recorded watershed features

Mtirala National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Recorded mixed relief categories define the structural terrain classifications across the protected landscape. Linked feature cards supply names, types, and spatial relationships for internal peaks and streams.

Selected named natural features

Peaks

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781 m

Peaks

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852 m

Streams

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Streams

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Peaks

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1,193 m

Peaks

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918 m

Mtirala National Park Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, dominant forest cover, and mixed relief features

Mtirala National Park Environmental Settings and Habitat Classifications

Recorded landscape features and habitat types frame the physical setting of Mtirala National Park through broad environmental categories. Connected atlas records link these classifications directly to corresponding protected areas and regional geographies.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Temperate
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Dense forest cover

Landscape features

Mountains · Forest · Woodland · Rivers · Wetland

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Riverine habitat · Wetland

Park atlas

Trace the mapped geography of protected areas and national parks surrounding Mtirala National Park

Discover Nearby Protected Areas and National Parks Around Mtirala National Park in Georgia

After exploring Mtirala National Park, browse other national parks and protected areas in Georgia to understand the regional spread of its unique Colchic relict forests and wetlands. Compare their geographic context, biodiversity, and conservation status to deepen your atlas-style discovery of the Caucasus mountains protected landscapes.

Watercolor illustration of a landscape with rolling hills, forests, and a winding river.

National parkAdjara

About 6.9 km away#1 closest

East

Kintrishi National Park: Protected Colchic Forest Canyon Landscape in Adjara

Explore the mapped geographic boundaries of this unique Georgian national park.

Kintrishi National Park, located in Georgia's Adjara region, is a protected landscape renowned for its exceptionally intact Colchic deciduous forests within a steep river gorge. This area showcases dense woodland, dramatic terrain, and the unique Colchican willow species, offering rich geographic context. As a key protected area, Kintrishi National Park provides a valuable focus for atlas-based exploration of southwestern Georgia's natural heritage.

Area: 186.84 km²
Established: 2007
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

Kintrishi National Park protected area

Watercolor painting depicting a mountain valley with rolling hills, forests, and a river

National parkAdjara

About 9.2 km away#2 closest

Southwest

Machakhela National Park: Adjara's Colchic Forest Protected Landscape

Explore Georgia's unique Caucasus mountain geography and mapped park boundaries.

Machakhela National Park represents a crucial protected area in Georgia's Adjara region, safeguarding the integrity of ancient Colchic broadleaf forests. This park's landscape is characterized by the steep Machakhelistsqali River valley, carved into the lower Caucasus mountains, offering a distinct geographic profile for atlas exploration. Discover the park's specific terrain, mapped boundaries, and its ecological significance as a vital component of the regional natural heritage.

Area: 130.7 km²
Established: 2012
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Machakhela National Park Atlas

Watercolor landscape with mountains, river, forests, and wetlands

National parkGeorgia

35 km away#3 closest

North

Kolkheti National Park

Explore the peat bogs, coastal ecosystems, and bird migration routes.

Kolkheti National Park, in Georgia. Landscapes: wetlands, lakes, and rivers.

Area: 807.99 km²
Established: 1998
IUCN: II
Visitors: 13.7K annual

Explore Kolkheti National Park

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National parkArtvin Province

About 45 km away#4 closest

South

Hatila Valley National Park: Dramatic V-Shaped Valley and Volcanic Terrain in Artvin Province

Explore protected landscape, waterfalls, and botanical diversity.

Hatila Valley National Park represents a significant protected area within Artvin Province, Turkey, notable for its exceptionally steep, V-shaped river valley. This national park features a striking volcanic landscape characterized by deep gorges, numerous waterfalls, and unique geomorphological structures. Its rich botanical diversity, with 769 documented plant species including many endemics, positions it as a key site for understanding protected landscapes and regional flora. The park's geographic setting at the eastern end of the Kaçkar Mountains provides context for its Mediterranean climate and varied terrain.

Area: 169 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Hatila Valley National Park Atlas

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National parkArtvin Province

57 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Karagöl-Sahara National Park: Mapped Highland Lake and Plateau Protected Area

Discover Artvin Province's unique landslide lake and alpine terrain.

Karagöl-Sahara National Park presents a compelling protected landscape in Artvin Province, Turkey, renowned for its dramatic landslide lake, Karagöl, and the expansive Sahara plateau. This national park provides a unique map of highland geography, featuring dense conifer forests that give way to alpine meadows at elevations around 1,800 meters. Examine the geological character, including active landslide zones and sedimentary formations, that shape this distinctive terrain and contribute to its protected ecological value within the Black Sea Region.

Area: 32.51 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Karagöl-Sahara National Park Atlas

Watercolor illustration of a landscape with mountains, a river, and grassy fields

National parkGeorgia

67 km away#6 closest

East

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

Explore its unique forests, wildlife, and mountain terrain.

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, in Georgia. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and valleys.

Area: 1,093 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park Protected Area

Watercolor illustration of mountainous landscape with rivers and fields

National parkTurkey

About 100 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Kaçkar Mountains National Park: Mapped Alpine Terrain in Turkey

Discover the dramatic glacial valleys and ridgelines.

Kaçkar Mountains National Park stands as a protected sentinel of Turkey's rugged alpine beauty. This national park encompasses dramatic peaks, glacier-carved valleys, and extensive highland meadows, offering a rich tapestry of mountain geography. Explore the mapped boundaries and landscape context of this iconic protected area, understanding its position within the broader topography of Turkey's Black Sea region.

IUCN: II

Kaçkar Mountains National Park Atlas

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National parkSamtskhe–Javakheti

About 136 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Javakheti National Park: Protected Highland Landscape and Wetland Atlas

Explore the unique geography and mapped park boundaries of this Georgian protected area.

Delve into Javakheti National Park, a significant protected landscape located in Georgia's Samtskhe, Javakheti region. This page serves as an entry point for understanding the park's distinctive highland terrain, its remarkable chain of lakes and marshes, and its protected area status. Explore the geographic context of this national park, its role in wetland conservation, and its value for structured atlas-based discovery of natural landscapes.

Area: 238.53 km²
Established: 2011
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Javakheti National Park Protected Area

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