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Sapo National Park
Sapo National Park is a national park in Liberia, established in 1983, covering 1,804 km² (697 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Liberia's 4 national parks.
- Area
- 1,804 km²
- Established
- 1983
- Nearest airport
- SPY · 216 km
Nearest airports to Sapo National Park
- 1 SPY216 kmstraight line
- 2 ROB227 kmstraight line
- 3 MLW269 kmstraight line
Côte d'IvoireMore about Sapo National Park
Sapo National Park is one of 4 national parks in Liberia. It covers 1,804 km² (180,400 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Liberia (32.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Liberia (the first dates from 1977).
Visiting Sapo National Park
The closest airport is San Pedro Airport (SPY), about 216 km away — around 4 h 40 min by car; alternatively Roberts International Airport (ROB, 227 km). Other national parks within reach include Grebo-Krahn National Park (962 km²), Taï National Park (3,300 km²), Mont Péko National Park (340 km²) and parc national du Gaoulou — easy to combine on one trip.
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