Ranthambore National Park | |
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Location | Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India |
Nearest city | Sawai Madhopur |
Coordinates | 26°01′02″N 76°30′09″E / 26.01733°N 76.50257°E |
Area | 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi) |
Established |
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Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forests, Project Tiger |
Ranthambore National Park is a national park in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It covers a total area of 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi). It is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. It is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park.[1]