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Detailed Geographic Profile and Mapped Terrain of Sochi National Park in Krasnodar Krai

This geographic profile examines the 1937.37 square kilometer footprint of Sochi National Park within the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. The documentation covers the park's coastal and mountain relief, extensive temperate forest cover, and a network of internal natural features including rivers, waterfalls, and peaks.

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Russia's oldest national park in the Western Caucasus

Sochi National Park

Sochi National Park is Russia's oldest national park, established on May 5, 1983. Located in the Western Caucasus region near the city of Sochi in southern Russia, the park encompasses a dramatic landscape where the Greater Caucasus mountain range descends steeply toward the Black Sea. The protected area covers approximately 193,737 hectares of mountainous terrain, coastal foothills, and river valleys within the UNESCO-listed Western Caucasus World Heritage Site. The park serves as a critical corridor for biodiversity in the Caucasus region, protecting ecosystems that range from subtropical coastal forests at sea level to subalpine meadows in the higher elevations. Sochi National Park also plays a key role in conservation programs for endangered species, particularly the Persian leopard reintroduction effort that has brought international attention to the park's conservation mission.

Location: Russia
Park type: National park
Established: 1983
Area: 1,937.4 km²

Sochi National Park Atlas

Location overview

Regional memberships and coastal status in Russia

Sochi National Park Geographic Overview and Location

Recorded country and regional memberships place Sochi National Park within Russia and Krasnodar Krai. Administrative records confirm its coastal positioning while tracking regional geography relationships.

Countries: Russia
Regions: Krasnodar Krai
Primary location: Krasnodar Krai
Geographic setting: Coastal

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive boundary geometry and recorded area measurements

Sochi National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Visualizing the mapped outline provides clear spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying facts detail the recorded surface area and geographic span coordinates without legal survey claims.

Boundary area: 2,024.2 km²
Boundary perimeter: 749.7 km
Northernmost point: 44.1219° N
Southernmost point: 43.4364° N
Easternmost point: 40.467° E
Westernmost point: 39.1539° E
Geographic centre: 43.7662° N, 39.8003° E
North–south span: 76.2 km
East–west span: 105.7 km

Сочинский национальный парк

Terrain and natural features

Mountain classification and recorded geographic features

Sochi National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Mountain park terrain classifications define the regional landscape scope of Sochi National Park. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for recorded natural features.

Selected named natural features

Cave entrances

Грот медвежий

Streams

Мафапе

Rivers

Бешенка

Viewpoints

Akhun Tower

Waterfalls

Безымянный (средний)

Waterfalls

Большой Карниз

10 m high

Sochi National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Temperate forests, mountain relief, and subtropical climate zones

Sochi National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting across the terrain. Stored categories connect directly to related protected areas and regional atlas destinations.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Subtropical
Water: Minor water
Forest cover: Mostly forested
Seasonality: Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains · Valleys · Forest · Rivers · Waterfalls · Coast · Cliffs · Canyon · Wetland · Lakes · Cave · Karst

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat · Karst habitat

Park atlas

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Compare Sochi National Park with adjacent protected areas across the Western Caucasus mountain range. Broaden your geographic analysis by examining connected wildlife corridors and regional mountain terrain.

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Teberda Nature Reserve is a significant protected area located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, offering rich opportunities for geographic exploration. This page provides detailed atlas-style information, focusing on the reserve's mapped landscape and its protected-area identity. Understand the unique geographic context and contours of Teberda Nature Reserve, contributing to a structured understanding of Russia's natural protected lands.

Area: 849.96 km²
Established: 1936
IUCN: Ia
Visitors: 200K annual

Teberda Nature Reserve Protected Area

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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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Prielbrusye National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape within Kabardino-Balkaria's Geography

Explore regional park boundaries and natural terrain context.

Prielbrusye National Park is a significant protected area featured in the MoriAtlas geographic discovery platform. This page details its identity as a national park, emphasizing its mapped boundaries and its position within the broader landscape of Kabardino-Balkaria. Users can explore the park's unique geographic context, understand its protected status, and integrate its information into a larger atlas-based understanding of regional natural territories.

Area: 10,102 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Prielbrusye National Park Atlas

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Kislovodsk National Park: Geographic and Protected Area Atlas of the Caucasus Foothills

Mapped mountain terrain and urban forest boundaries in Russia.

Trace the extensive boundaries of Kislovodsk National Park, located within the North Caucasus foothills of Russia. This overview details the park's unique structure, shifting from city-adjacent gardens to the rugged elevation of the Dzhinal Ridge, providing a clear geographic context for one of Europe's most distinctive urban protected landscapes.

Area: 10 km²
Established: 2016
IUCN: II
Visitors: 5.1M annual

Kislovodsk National Park Geography

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Mtirala National Park

Explore Adjara's unique terrain and mapped protected boundaries.

Mtirala National Park, in Adjara, Georgia. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and woodlands.

Area: 281.26 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Mtirala National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkAdjara

About 246 km away#6 closest

Southeast

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

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National parkAdjara

About 249 km away#7 closest

Southeast

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

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National parkGeorgia

271 km away#8 closest

Southeast

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

MoriAtlas Explorer

Explore the Geographic Boundaries and Mountain Terrain of Sochi National Park

MoriAtlas provides a detailed look at the protected land, river valleys, and mountain topography within Sochi National Park. Use these resources to understand the geographic distribution and landscape character of this historic Russian conservation site in the Western Caucasus.

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