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Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit
Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit is a national park in Liberia, established in 1977, covering 554 km² (214 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Liberia's 4 national parks. Reserve in Liberia.
- Area
- 554 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MLW · 89 km
Nearest airports to Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit
- 1 MLW89 kmstraight line
- 2 ROB129 kmstraight line
- 3Lungi International AirportFNA284 kmstraight line
Freetown (Lungi-Town), Sierra Leone
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More about Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit
Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit is one of 4 national parks in Liberia — reserve in Liberia. It covers 554 km² (55,400 ha) — about 71% of the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Liberia (9.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Liberia. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit
The closest airport is Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW), about 89 km away — around 1 h 56 min by car; alternatively Roberts International Airport (ROB, 129 km). Other national parks within reach include Gola National Park (711 km²), Lofa-Mano National Park (2,300 km²), Outamba-Kilimi National Park (1,109 km²) and Sapo National Park (1,804 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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