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1. Parque Nacional
Galápagos

2. This park was founded in 1959 and became
the first national park in the country.
It covers about 7.995,4 km2

3. There are more than 45 species
of endemic birds.
42 reptiles
15 mamals
79 type of fishes

4. In recognition of its natural values, it was
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in
1978.
Despite all the problems it has
faced, it is one of the best preserved
archipelagos.

5. The Galapagos National Park is one of the
two protected areas that exist in the
Galapagos Islands.

6. The Galapagos National Park faces some
problems that threaten its protection.