During the Green World Solidarity Year, 223,549 tourists visited national parks that encompass Azerbaijan's various ecosystems, said Arzu Babayeva, an official from the Biodiversity Protection Service, Report informs.
Babayeva noted that so far in 2024, the top three areas receiving the most tourists are Goygol, Shahdag, and Absheron national parks.
"The promotion of national parks located in our country's enchanting corners, educational events organized there, and interesting, colorful videos and photos reflecting biodiversity across all seasons from the national parks have continued to create conditions for increased interest in our beautiful natural areas this year," she emphasized.
By a decree of President Ilham Aliyev, 2024 was declared the Green World Solidarity Year in Azerbaijan.