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Gizilagac National Park

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Gizilagaj National Park is a unique wetland area located in the Lankaran, Masalli, and Neftchala districts. The park is home to rare plant species such as the Caspian lotus and white water lily, as well as wildlife including wild boar, little egret, and jungle cat. Several species listed in the Red Book are also protected here. The park offers visitors nature walks, bird and wildlife watching, and rich ecotourism experiences.

Gizilagac National Park

Date of establishment: September 26, 2018

Location: Lankaran, Masalli, and Neftchala districts

Area: 99,060 ha

Gizilagaj National Park is an important protected area preserving rare wetland ecosystems along the Caspian Sea coastline. The park is home to rare plant species such as the Caspian lotus (Nelumbo caspica), white water lily (Nymphaea alba), arrowhead (Sagittaria trifolia), common reed (Phragmites australis), sea club-rush (Bolboschoenus maritimus), narrowleaf cattail (Typha angustifolia), fragrant wormwood (Artemisia fragrans), Salsola nudulosa, Caspian halostachys (Halostachys caspica), and Caspian kalidium (Kalidium caspicum).

The park’s wildlife is also very rich, including black francolin (Francolinus francolinus), Baillon’s crake (Porzana pusilla), little egret (Egretta garzetta), wild boar (Sus scrofa), gray wolf (Canis lupus), and other species. Rare species listed in the Red Book, such as the jungle cat (Felis chaus), greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus), white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris), little bustard (Tetrax tetrax), and pallid harrier (Circus macrourus), are also protected in the park.

The park also preserves historical and cultural heritage, including the Sheikh Zahid Mausoleum, the Local History Museum, the Folk Handicrafts Town, the Khalifa Mausoleum, the Circular Fortress (“Zindan”), Mirahmad Khan’s House, the Lankaran Lighthouse, and the Ballebur Fortress.

Visitors should note that the park hosts 4 rare plant species and 3 Caucasus endemics (found only in the Caucasus region) — hybrid poplar, threadleaf plantain, Grossheim globe thistle — as well as 1 Azerbaijan endemic species, the beaked radish.

Gizilagaj National Park is an ideal destination for nature lovers to explore unique wetlands, endemic plants, and rich wildlife.

Babek Orabanli

Babek Orabanli

Babek Isgandarov (Orabanli) – Professional mountaineer, mountain guide and trainer. He has 15 years of experience, has climbed more than 100 peaks. He is the first Azerbaijani to solo climb the highest peak of Azerbaijan, Mount Bazarduzu, in winter. He has completed various international courses in mountaineering and guiding.

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