Denali National Park
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
United States of America (Europe and North America)
Date of Submission: 05/09/1990
Criteria:
(vii)
Category:
Natural
Submission prepared by:
National Park Service, U.S.Dept. of the Interior, Washington D.C. 20240
Coordinates:
Alaska . Lat.63°20' N. ; Long.150°40' W.
Ref.: 784
Description
Denali National Park, Alaska. This tract embodies a unique and spectacular combination of geologic features, including active glaciers, major earthquake faults, and Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain peak in North America. It also includes outstanding examples of tundra and boreal forest ecosystems. The area has been designated a Biosphere Reserve.



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