Salawin Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Salawin Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าสาละวิน | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Mae Hong Son |
| Coordinates | 18°12′30″N 97°44′15″E / 18.20833°N 97.73750°E |
| Area | 875 km2 (338 sq mi) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | Wildlife Conservation Office |
The Salawin Wildlife Sanctuary is wildlife sanctuary in northern Thailand near the border with Myanmar and includes the Thai section of the Salween River. It was founded in 1978 and is 875 km2 (338 sq mi) in size.[1]
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