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Browse the atlas of 26 national parks, significant protected lands within Sri Lanka's diverse geography.

Sri Lanka National Parks: Explore Country-Specific Protected Areas and Geography

This page serves as a focused index for Sri Lanka's national parks, presenting a critical designation within the country's broader protected areas network. Engage with detailed geographic information and mapped boundaries for these nationally significant conservation sites, offering a clear view of their distribution across the island's varied terrain and landscape context.

Sri Lanka National Parks: Explore Country-Specific Protected Areas and Geography

Explore Sri Lanka's diverse national park network and the geographic spread of its protected areas

National Parks in Sri Lanka: Mapping Island Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes

Browse a comprehensive atlas of Sri Lanka's National Parks, spanning diverse landscapes from coastal marine reserves to dry zone forests and elephant habitats. These nationally significant protected areas serve as flagship conservation sites within the island nation, highlighting crucial biodiversity and ecological zones across its varied geography.

National park
Mapped parks26
Share of country parks100%
Largest mapped parkWilpattu National Park1,316.67 km²
Oldest mapped parkWilpattu National Park1,938
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Browse Sri Lanka National Parks: Discover Protected Areas by Designation

Browse Sri Lanka's national parks, tracing how these protected areas are distributed across the country's diverse geography. The curated list allows users to compare park characteristics, understand their regional context, and deepen atlas-style discovery of the island's conservation landscapes.

National parkSouthern ProvinceMarine

Yala National Park

Mapped boundaries and regional context in Southern Province

Investigate Yala National Park, a protected national park situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This entry focuses on its geographic identity, detailing mapped boundaries and the surrounding landscape context crucial for atlas-based exploration and understanding protected area distributions. Gain insight into the park's role as a significant natural landmark.

978.807 km²1938AridEasy access
National parkCentral ProvinceMountain

Horton Plains National Park

Explore its mapped geographic boundaries and park identity.

Delve into the geographic specifics of Horton Plains National Park, a designated national park located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. This entry provides detailed insights into its protected area status, mapped landscape features, and regional geographic context. Understand how this park contributes to the atlas of protected lands and offers a distinct point for landscape exploration.

31.6 km²1988AlpineModerate access
National parkSri Lanka

Wilpattu National Park

Explore mapped boundaries and high leopard density geography.

Wilpattu National Park, located in Sri Lanka's northwest coastal lowland dry zone, is the country's largest and one of its oldest national parks. Its landscape is defined by a unique system of nearly 106 natural sand-rimmed water basins, or willu, creating a distinctive wetland environment. The park is globally recognized for its substantial leopard population, representing one of the highest densities recorded in Sri Lanka. Discover the mapped terrain and protected area context of this ecologically vital landscape.

1,316.67 km²1938TropicalModerate access
National parkSouthern Province

Bundala National Park

Explore its unique coastal geography and mapped bird habitats.

Bundala National Park is a critical protected area situated in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, defined by its system of five shallow brackish lagoons, salt pans, and coastal dune ecosystems. Recognized globally as a Ramsar wetland and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it serves as a crucial wintering ground for migratory water birds, most famously large flocks of greater flamingos. The park's extremely low-lying coastal terrain, with unique palu tree forests on sand dunes, offers a distinct landscape for geographic discovery and understanding regional protected areas.

33.39 km²1993TropicalAccess unknown
National parkSri Lanka

Udawalawe National Park

Explore Sri Lanka's mapped natural terrain and park boundaries.

Gain a comprehensive atlas-level understanding of Udawalawe National Park, a key protected landscape in Sri Lanka. This entry focuses on the park's distinct geographic identity, its mapped boundaries, and its significance as a protected area within the island's diverse natural terrain. Explore how this national park contributes to the regional geography and provides structured insights for landscape discovery.

308.21 km²1972TropicalEasy access
National parkNorth Central Province

Minneriya National Park

Explore mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Minneriya National Park is a designated national park offering unique protected landscape exploration within Sri Lanka's North Central Province. This entry provides structured data crucial for understanding the park's geographic features, its defined boundaries, and its significance as a protected area. Dive into the atlas context that illuminates the natural terrain and regional setting of Minneriya National Park.

88.894 km²1997TropicalAccess unknown
National parkNorth Central Province

Kaudulla National Park

Mapped landscape and regional context for Kaudulla National Park.

Kaudulla National Park stands as a protected national park offering valuable geographic insights for atlas explorers. This page details the park's location within the North Central Province, providing context on its mapped terrain and protected area status. Users can delve into the structured geographic data associated with Kaudulla National Park, enhancing their understanding of Sri Lanka's conservation landscapes.

69 km²2002TropicalModerate access
National parkCentral Province

Wasgamuwa National Park

Mapped protected boundaries and landscape context.

Wasgamuwa National Park is a significant national park located in Sri Lanka's Central Province, offering valuable data for atlas exploration and geographic understanding. This protected area's mapped boundaries and regional setting within Central Province provide essential context for researchers and explorers focused on conservation landscapes. Discover the park's unique geographic identity and its contribution to the regional atlas, highlighting its role as a structured natural landscape.

393.22 km²1984AridAccess unknown
National parkEastern ProvinceMountain

Maduru Oya National Park

Mapped protected area boundaries within Eastern Province.

Maduru Oya National Park represents a distinct protected area within the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, offering valuable geographic context for atlas-based exploration. This national park's mapped boundaries and its placement within the regional landscape provide critical data points for understanding conservation geography. Discover the park's identity as a protected natural landscape and its role in the broader geographic atlas of Sri Lanka.

588.5 km²1983TropicalII
National parkEastern ProvinceMarine

Pigeon Island National Park

Mapped geographic context and park boundaries.

Dive into the protected area details of Pigeon Island National Park, a national park situated in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. This entry provides essential context for understanding its mapped landscape and geographic significance within a regional atlas framework, facilitating discovery of its specific protected area identity.

4.714 km²2003TropicalAccess unknown
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Continue Exploring Sri Lanka's Protected Lands and Natural Geography

Further your understanding of Sri Lanka's ecological regions by exploring its dedicated national parks and protected landscapes. This browse surface facilitates a deeper dive into the country's conservation geography, enabling comparisons and detailed views of its natural territories. Investigate the mapped boundaries and regional context of protected areas across the island nation for a comprehensive geographic overview.