Murlen National Park | |
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Map of India | |
Location | near the Myanmar border in Champhai District, India |
Coordinates | 23°37′01″N 93°18′00″E / 23.61694°N 93.30000°E |
Area | 200 km2 (77 sq mi) |
Established | 1991 |
Murlen National Park is a national park located in the Champhai district Mizoram in India. The size of the park area is 200 km2 (77 sq mi).[1] The park is situated about 245 km east of Aizawl, and is close to the Chin Hills. It lies north of Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary in the same district.[2] It covers an area of approximately 100 km2. The tropical, semi-evergreen and sub montane Forests of Murlen are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. About 15 species of mammals, 150 species of birds, 35 species of Medicinal plants, 2 species of bamboos, and 4 species of orchids so far have been recorded in this Park.[3] In 2012, 36 people were involved in conservation work of Murlen National Park.[4]
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