Olympus UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Olympus UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in Greece centered on Mount Olympus, renowned for its rich biodiversity, dramatic alpine landscapes, and cultural significance in Greek mythology.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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biosphere reserve in Greece ⓘ protected area ⓘ |
| climate | Mediterranean with strong altitudinal gradients ⓘ |
| contains |
Mount Olympus National Park core area
NERFINISHED
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buffer zone ⓘ transition area ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| country | Greece ⓘ |
| culturalAssociation | ancient Greek religion ⓘ |
| designation |
National Park core area
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UNESCO Biosphere Reserve NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| elevation | 2918 metres ⓘ |
| faunaDiversity | high ⓘ |
| floraDiversity | high ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy
NERFINISHED
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Management Body of Mount Olympus National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEcosystemType |
Mediterranean forest
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alpine ecosystem ⓘ grassland ⓘ shrubland ⓘ subalpine forest ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
deep gorges
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glacially-shaped cirques ⓘ steep cliffs ⓘ |
| hasSpecies |
Balkan chamois
NERFINISHED
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brown bear ⓘ endemic plant species ⓘ golden eagle ⓘ roe deer ⓘ wolf ⓘ |
| highestPoint | Mytikas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| IUCNCategory | II ⓘ |
| knownFor |
cultural significance in Greek mythology
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dramatic alpine landscapes ⓘ rich biodiversity ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Macedonia
NERFINISHED
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Mount Olympus region NERFINISHED ⓘ Thessaly NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainHumanActivities |
mountaineering
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nature-based tourism ⓘ scientific research ⓘ traditional livestock grazing ⓘ |
| mountain | Mount Olympus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mythologicalSignificance | home of the Olympian gods ⓘ |
| protectedFor |
conservation of biodiversity
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preservation of cultural heritage ⓘ protection of endemic species ⓘ |
| UNESCOProgramme | Man and the Biosphere Programme NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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