An explosion of new protected areas in the late 20th and early 21st centuries put the older generation of national parks to shame when it comes to size. Here’s a look at the largest parks on each continent.
National parks are really into big things, especially super-large landmarks. Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal safeguards the southern slopes of Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,849 meters . Venezuela’s Canaima National Park is home to Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall at 979 meters . Sprawling across 400 square kilometers , Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia boasts the globe’s largest religious monument and largest ancient ruined metropolis.
Currently, the park has no visitor facilities and no paved roads; anyone who ventures into the Simpson Desert on their own should be well-versed in wilderness survival. Outback Spirit Adventures offers 14-day guided tours in Mercedes Benz G Wagons. Due to extreme heat, the park is closed during the antipodean summer. Asia Despite being the largest continent, Asia has fallen behind in the race for the world’s largest national parks.