A 'Geopark' is a geographical area where geological heritage sites are part of a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. The site needs to be accessible to visitors and be managed by a formal body in a park like manner.
Langkawi Island meets the membership criteria and became a member of the Global Network of National Geoparks assisted by UNESCO in 2007
As of August 2008, there are 57 National Geoparks in 18 member countries. At present China has the largest entries (20 sites), followed by the UK (7) and Germany (6). Malaysia and China are the only Asian countries which make it to the member list.
Source: Global Geoparks Network
The following pics were taken in a group tour of Langkawi in March 2007, shortly before Langkawi Island become a Global Geopark Network member.
Langkawi Island meets the membership criteria and became a member of the Global Network of National Geoparks assisted by UNESCO in 2007
As of August 2008, there are 57 National Geoparks in 18 member countries. At present China has the largest entries (20 sites), followed by the UK (7) and Germany (6). Malaysia and China are the only Asian countries which make it to the member list.
Source: Global Geoparks Network
The following pics were taken in a group tour of Langkawi in March 2007, shortly before Langkawi Island become a Global Geopark Network member.
Legenda Langkawi
Georassic Rock
Up close with the Eagle
Vintage View
View at the Peak
Cable Car - don't look down if you hv altophobia
Fr across another peak
What Creature is this?
Another View
Out at sea, real blue sky - Thailand in the distance
