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Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve
Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve is a national park in Central African Republic, established in 1993, covering 11,191 km² (4,321 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Central African Republic's 5 national parks. Park in Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture, Central African Republic.
- Area
- 11,191 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
More about Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve
Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve is one of 5 national parks in the Central African Republic — park in Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture, Central African Republic. It covers 11,191 km² (1,119,100 ha) — about 7.1 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in the Central African Republic (34.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in the Central African Republic date back to 1960. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve
Other national parks within reach include Aouk National Park (7,400 km²), Manda National Park (1,140 km²), Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park (17,400 km²) and Zakouma National Park (3,000 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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