Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), previously Borivali National Park, is a large protected area

Protected areas of India

As of May 2004, the protected areas of India cover , roughly 4.95% of the total surface area.-Classification:India has the following kinds of protected areas, in the sense of the word designated by IUCN:-National Park:...

 in the northern part of suburban Mumbai

Mumbai

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 city in Maharashtra

Maharashtra

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 State in India

India

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. It encompasses an area of 104 km² (40.2 sq mi) and is surrounded on three sides by India's most populous city.
It is notable as one of the majornational park

National park

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s existing within a metropolis

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 limit in Asia and is one of the most visited parks in the world

The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.