Nemrut Caldera was declared a national park
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that Nemrut Caldera in Bitlis became Türkiye's 53rd national park by the decision of the President.
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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that Nemrut Caldera, located within the borders of Bitlis, was declared Türkiye's 53rd national park by the decision of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Why It Matters
Nemrut Caldera is a natural formation located within the borders of Tatvan, Ahlat and Güroymak districts of Bitlis province.
Yumaklı made an evaluation on the issue in his post on his NSosyal account. Drawing attention to the importance of protecting nature, Yumaklı said:
"Protecting nature is the most valuable legacy we will leave to our future. The fascinating Nemrut Caldera, located on the borders of Tatvan, Ahlat and Güroymak in Bitlis, became the 53rd national park of our country with the decision of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The unique beauties of the region will be protected by the power of the peaceful climate free from terrorism and the meticulous work of our teams of the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks. Our country's nature tourism, ecological richness and peace of a terror-free Türkiye May it be auspicious for your full future."
Open Questions
- How will national park status affect tourism activities in the region?
