Vashlovani Strict Nature Reserve

Vashlovani Strict Nature Reserve (Georgian: ვაშლოვანის სახელმწიფო ნაკრძალი) is a protected area in Dedoplistsqaro Municipality, Kakheti region of Georgia on Shiraqi mountain range and Georgian bank of Alazani River, at elevation 300-600 meters above sea level.

Vashlovani Strict Nature Reserve
Vashlovani at Georgia and Azerbaijan border.
Location Georgia
Coordinates41°09′17.5″N 46°32′49.6″E
Area176.12 km2 (68.00 sq mi)
Established1935
Governing bodyAgency of Protected Areas
WebsiteVashlovani Protected Areas Administration

The total protected area is 10,143 hectares, with forest at 4.032 ha, and the rest are fields, desert, ravines. The purpose of the Nature Reserve is to protect and preserve rare species of rare forest flora and fauna.

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