Goygol national Park, located in Azerbaijan, on the Northern slopes of the picturesque mount Kapaz, is one of the natural attractions of the Azerbaijan Republic.
The area is called Goygol became world famous for its rich forests, the unique nature and beauty. The national Park was created in April 2008 in order to preserve this natural magnificence. Currently the total area of Goygol national Park is 12, 755 hectares. the Main purpose of its creation was mostly the preservation of local BioTrade, and the development of eco-tourism and the efficient use of natural resources.
The national Park was named in honor of lake Goygol. Goygol is considered one of the most beautiful lakes of Azerbaijan. In translation from Azerbaijani language the name means "blue lake". This fully justifies its appearance - the water here has a beautiful blue color, it is clean and clear.
As a result of strong earthquake in the city of Ganja in 1139, collapsed Kepez mountain, blocking the way of the river Ahsoka. As a result of this collapse and formed amazing lake Goygol. Apart from the lake Goygol in the Park there are several other small water bodies, among them lake Seliger, parallel, Aggel, Emilgel, qaragol and so on. A large part of Goygol national Park is covered with rich vegetation.
In the forests there are 80 species of trees and shrubs. The main part of the forests of Eastern beech and oak, birch, Caucasian hornbeam, ash, Norway maple, Tulip tree and pine Koch. From shrub in the Park can meet the wild rose, dogwood, barberry, medlar, European spindle tree, BlackBerry.
Wildlife Goygol national Park presents a variety of birds, animals, insects, while their numbers are small. Here are the most common bear, lynx, ROE deer, ordinary hedgehog, brown hare, Fox, Caucasian mole, stone and pine marten. In birds and reptiles the most widespread: black vulture, chukar partridge, bearded vulture, snow cock, Alpine Chough, Radde's Viper, green frog, grass, green toad and smooth snake.
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