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National Parks in Gambia
Gambia has 3 national parks covering about 170 km² in total. The largest is Kiang West National Park (115 km²); the oldest, River Gambia National Park, dates from 1978.
Kiang West National Park115 km² · since 1987
Niumi National Park49 km² · since 1987
River Gambia National Park5.9 km² · since 1978
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National parks in Gambia at a glance
Gambia has 3 national parks covering about 170 km² — roughly 1.5% of the country's 11,300 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Kiang West National Park — 115 km², since 1987
- Niumi National Park — 49 km², since 1987
- River Gambia National Park — 5.9 km², since 1978
Oldest national parks
- River Gambia National Park — established 1978
- Kiang West National Park — established 1987
- Niumi National Park — established 1987
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Gambia?
Gambia has 3 national parks covering about 170 km² in total. The largest is Kiang West National Park (115 km²); the oldest, River Gambia National Park, dates from 1978.
What are the largest national parks in Gambia?
Kiang West National Park (115 km²), Niumi National Park (49 km²) and River Gambia National Park (5.9 km²).
How much of Gambia is national park?
About 1.5% of the country — 170 km² of national parks out of 11,300 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Gambia?
River Gambia National Park, established in 1978, followed by Kiang West National Park (1987) and Niumi National Park (1987).