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Côte d'Ivoire has 10 national parks covering about 36,622 km² in total. The largest is Assagny National Park (19,400 km²); the oldest, Banco National Park, dates from 1953.

National parks in Côte d'Ivoire at a glance

Côte d'Ivoire has 10 national parks covering about 36,622 km² — roughly 11.4% of the country's 322,463 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 93% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. Assagny National Park — 19,400 km², since 1981
  2. Comoé National Park — 11,492 km², since 1968
  3. Taï National Park — 3,300 km², since 1972
  4. Marahoué National Park — 1,001 km², since 1968
  5. Mont Sângbé National Park — 950 km², since 1976

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Côte d'Ivoire?

Côte d'Ivoire has 10 national parks covering about 36,622 km² in total. The largest is Assagny National Park (19,400 km²); the oldest, Banco National Park, dates from 1953.

What are the largest national parks in Côte d'Ivoire?

Assagny National Park (19,400 km²), Comoé National Park (11,492 km²), Taï National Park (3,300 km²), Marahoué National Park (1,001 km²) and Mont Sângbé National Park (950 km²).

How much of Côte d'Ivoire is national park?

About 11.4% of the country — 36,622 km² of national parks out of 322,463 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Côte d'Ivoire?

Banco National Park, established in 1953, followed by Comoé National Park (1968), Marahoué National Park (1968) and Mont Péko National Park (1968).