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National Parks in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has 6 national parks covering about 5,387 km² in total. The largest is Kaboré Tambi National Park (2,427 km²); the oldest, Deux Balés National Park, dates from 1967.
Kaboré Tambi National Park2,427 km² · since 1976
W National Park of Burkina Faso2,350 km²
Deux Balés National Park610 km² · since 1967
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National parks in Burkina Faso at a glance
Burkina Faso has 6 national parks covering about 5,387 km² — roughly 2.0% of the country's 274,200 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Kaboré Tambi National Park — 2,427 km², since 1976
- W National Park of Burkina Faso — 2,350 km²
- Deux Balés National Park — 610 km², since 1967
Oldest national parks
- Deux Balés National Park — established 1967
- Kaboré Tambi National Park — established 1976
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 6 national parks covering about 5,387 km² in total. The largest is Kaboré Tambi National Park (2,427 km²); the oldest, Deux Balés National Park, dates from 1967.
What are the largest national parks in Burkina Faso?
Kaboré Tambi National Park (2,427 km²), W National Park of Burkina Faso (2,350 km²) and Deux Balés National Park (610 km²).
How much of Burkina Faso is national park?
About 2.0% of the country — 5,387 km² of national parks out of 274,200 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Burkina Faso?
Deux Balés National Park, established in 1967, followed by Kaboré Tambi National Park (1976).