Sarkent State Nature Park
Sarkent State Nature Park (Kyrgyz: Саркент мамлекеттик жаратылыш паркы) is a park in Leilek District of Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan established in June 2009. The purpose of the park is conservation of the unique natural complexes and biodiversity, protection of rare and endangered flora and fauna, and extension of network of specially protected areas of Kyrgyz Republic. The area of the park is 40,000 hectares. The park is located in 42 km from the district center Isfana and in 177 km from the regional center Batken.

Rare species listed in the Red Book live here, such as the brown bear, the snow leopard, the golden eagle, the lynx, and the saker. The park is located on the very edge of Kyrgyzstan, making visitor levels low. Local authorities are trying to further develop tourism in the area.
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Sarkent State Nature Park
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