Guinea-Bissau · national park
Orango Islands National Park
Orango Islands National Park is a national park in Guinea-Bissau, established in 2000, covering 1,582 km² (611 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Guinea-Bissau's 7 national parks. Protected area in Guinea-Bissau.
- Area
- 1,582 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OXB · 106 km
Nearest airports to Orango Islands National Park
- 1Osvaldo Vieira International AirportOXB106 kmstraight lineBissau, Guinea-Bissau
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- 2 CSK162 kmstraight line
- 3 ZIG166 kmstraight line
Cap Skirring, SenegalMore about Orango Islands National Park
Orango Islands National Park is one of 7 national parks in Guinea-Bissau — protected area in Guinea-Bissau. It covers 1,582 km² (158,235 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Guinea-Bissau (23.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago — the first national parks in Guinea-Bissau date back to 1980. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Orango Islands National Park
The closest airport is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), about 106 km away — around 2 h 18 min by car; alternatively Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 162 km). Other national parks within reach include João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park (495 km²), Cantanhez Forest National Park (680 km²), Basse Casamance National Park (50 km²) and Kiang West National Park (115 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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