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Bundala National Park

Coordinates: 6°12′50″N 81°13′30″E / 6.21389°N 81.22500°E / 6.21389; 81.22500
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Bundala National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Sunset near Kirinda
Map showing the location of Bundala National Park
Map showing the location of Bundala National Park
Location of Bundala National Park
LocationSouthern Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest cityHambantota
Coordinates6°12′50″N 81°13′30″E / 6.21389°N 81.22500°E / 6.21389; 81.22500
Area3,339.38 hectares (12.8934 sq mi) after regazzetting in 2004, originally of 6,216 hectares (24.00 sq mi)[1]
Established1969 (Sanctuary)
1993 (National park)
Governing bodyDepartment of Wildlife Conservation

Bundala National Park is a protected national park in the southeast of Sri Lanka. The area of 6216 hectares was first protected in 1969.[2] It is an important wetland and was added to the list of Ramsar sites in 1990.[2][3] There are many animal species living in the park including elephants and turtles. Because of the wetlands there are many species of bird which come to the park, including flamingos, pelicans, and storks.[2][4]

References

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  1. "Wetland Cluster within Bundala National Park". Sri Lanka Wetlands Information and Database. IWMI. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Bundala National Park, Weerawila, Southern Province". info.lk. Archived from the original on 21 August 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  3. "Ramsar Convention - Small Grants Fund". ramsar.org. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  4. "Bundala National Park Travel Information and Travel Guide - Sri Lanka - Lonely Planet". lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 10 September 2010.