National park

A national park is a reserve of land, usually owned by a national government, that is protected from most human development and pollution. National parks are a form of protected area.

Other sites designated for preservation

Some countries also designate sites of special cultural, scientific or historical importance as national parks, or as special entities within their national park systems. Other countries use a different scheme for historical site preservation. Some of these sites are awarded the title World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

Related Topics:
World Heritage Site - UNESCO

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In many countries, local governmental bodies may be responsible for the maintenance of park systems. Some of these are even called national parks.

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