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National Parks in Benin
Benin has 3 national parks covering about 18,571 km² in total. The largest is W National Park (10,183 km²); the oldest, W National Park, dates from 1954.
W National Park10,183 km² · since 1954
W National Park of Benin5,633 km² · since 1954
Pendjari National Park2,755 km² · since 1961
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National parks in Benin at a glance
Benin has 3 national parks covering about 18,571 km² — roughly 16.5% of the country's 112,622 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- W National Park — 10,183 km², since 1954
- W National Park of Benin — 5,633 km², since 1954
- Pendjari National Park — 2,755 km², since 1961
Oldest national parks
- W National Park — established 1954
- W National Park of Benin — established 1954
- Pendjari National Park — established 1961
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Benin?
Benin has 3 national parks covering about 18,571 km² in total. The largest is W National Park (10,183 km²); the oldest, W National Park, dates from 1954.
What are the largest national parks in Benin?
W National Park (10,183 km²), W National Park of Benin (5,633 km²) and Pendjari National Park (2,755 km²).
How much of Benin is national park?
About 16.5% of the country — 18,571 km² of national parks out of 112,622 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Benin?
W National Park, established in 1954, followed by W National Park of Benin (1954) and Pendjari National Park (1961).