Tusheti Protected Landscape
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Tusheti Protected Landscape (Georgian: თუშეთის დაცული ლანდშაფტი) is located in the Tusheti Mountainous region in the north-eastern part of Georgia.[1] Visitors center is located in village lower Alvani, Akhmeta Municipality. It is one of the eight new Protected Areas approved by Parliament of Georgia on 22 April 2003.
| Tusheti Protected Landscape | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Omalo area | |
  Tusheti Protected Landscape  Tusheti Protected Landscape | |
 Interactive map of Tusheti Protected Landscape | |
| Location |  Georgia |
| Nearest city | Tusheti |
| Coordinates | 42°24′03.4″N 45°42′30.5″E |
| Area | 579.17 km2 (223.62 sq mi) |
| Established | 2003 |
| Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
| Website | Tusheti Protected Areas Administration |
The Tusheti Protected Areas includes Tusheti Protected Landscape, Tusheti National Park and Tusheti Strict Nature Reserve with total protected area about 113,660.2 ha.[2]
