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Virgin Komi Forests
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Virgin Komi Forests
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This vast forest is a UNESCO site as the "largest virgin forest in Europe". It is also the land of the Komi people, whose traditions remain very much alive. It encompasses two parks where you can trek, ski, canoe, raft, and observe a rich variety of wildlife (birds, bears, wolves, moose, etc.). The Ural Mountains' highest peak is also in the region.
Overview of the Virgin Komi Forests
This vast forest in the northwest is a UNESCO site as the "largest virgin forest in Europe". It is also the land of the Komi people, whose traditions remain very much alive. It encompasses two parks (Yugyd Va and Pechora-Ilych) where you can trek, ski, canoe, raft, and observe a rich variety of wildlife (birds, bears, wolves, moose, etc.). The highest peak of the Ural Mountains (Mount Narodnaya) is also in the region.
Key Facts
- Type of place: forest.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Features:
- Location:
- Area: 32,800 km².
- Altitude: 1,895 metres.
- Website: whc.unesco.org/komi