Nokrek National Park

park, Meghalaya, India

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Nokrek National Park is located in the Garo Hills of western Meghalaya, India. This region is part of the Shillong Plateau and experiences very high rainfall, supporting dense forests. The park is significant for protecting a diverse range of plant and animal life, including the Indian wild orange (Citrus indica), which is believed to be an ancestor of modern citrus fruits. In 2009, Nokrek National Park was recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The Garo Hills area is also known for its agricultural economy and mineral resources like coal and limestone.1

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Nokrek National Park, in the western part of the region, protects a highly diverse plant and animal community that includes the Indian wild orange (Citrus indica), thought to be a progenitor of citrus fruits. In 2009 the park was designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
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Nokrek National Park, in the western part of the region, protects a highly diverse plant and animal community that includes the Indian wild orange (Citrus indica), thought to be a progenitor of citrus fruits. In 2009 the park was designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
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