Description of the attraction
Goygol - a national park located in Azerbaijan, on the amazing northern slopes of the picturesque Mount Kapaz, is one of the natural attractions of the Azerbaijan Republic.
The area called Goygol has become world famous for its rich forests, unique nature and beauty. The national park was created in April 2008 to preserve this natural splendor. At present, the total area of Goygol National Park is 12.755 hectares. The main purpose of its creation was mainly the preservation of the local biological environment, as well as the development of eco-tourism and the effective use of natural resources.
The national park was named after Goygol Lake. Goygol is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Azerbaijan. Translated from the Azerbaijani language, the name means "blue lake". This fully justifies its appearance - the water here has a beautiful blue color, while it is clean and transparent.
As a result of a strong earthquake that occurred in the city of Ganja in 1139, Mount Kepez collapsed, thereby blocking the path of the Akhsuchay River. As a result of this collapse, the amazing Goygol Lake was formed. In addition to Lake Goygol, there are several other small bodies of water in the park, among them Lakes Zeligel, Maralgel, Aggel, Shamilgel, Garagel, and so on. Most of the Goygol National Park is covered with rich vegetation.
The forests are home to 80 species of trees and shrubs. Most of the forests are oriental beech and oak, birch, Caucasian hornbeam, ash, Norway maple, tulip tree and Koch pine. Among the shrubs in the park, you can find wild rose, dogwood, barberry, German medlar, European spindle tree, blackberry.
The fauna of the Goygol National Park is represented by a variety of birds, animals, insects, while their number is small. The most common here are bear, lynx, roe deer, common hedgehog, European hare, fox, Caucasian mole, stone marten and pine marten. Among birds and reptiles, the most common are: black vulture, chuklik, bearded vulture, vulture, snowcock, alpine jackdaw, Radde's viper, green toad, yellow toad, green toad and copperhead.
