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Trees in the forest of the Hainich National Park in Germany
Image: R. Linke/blickwinkel/picture alliance

National parks

A national park is an area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife. Germany boasts 16 national parks.

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