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National Parks in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has 3 national parks covering about 1,820 km² in total. The largest is Outamba-Kilimi National Park (1,109 km²); the oldest, Outamba-Kilimi National Park, dates from 1986.
Outamba-Kilimi National Park1,109 km² · since 1986
Gola National Park711 km² · since 2011
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National parks in Sierra Leone at a glance
Sierra Leone has 3 national parks covering about 1,820 km² — roughly 2.5% of the country's 71,740 km². The 2 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Outamba-Kilimi National Park — 1,109 km², since 1986
- Gola National Park — 711 km², since 2011
Oldest national parks
- Outamba-Kilimi National Park — established 1986
- Gola National Park — established 2011
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has 3 national parks covering about 1,820 km² in total. The largest is Outamba-Kilimi National Park (1,109 km²); the oldest, Outamba-Kilimi National Park, dates from 1986.
How much of Sierra Leone is national park?
About 2.5% of the country — 1,820 km² of national parks out of 71,740 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Sierra Leone?
Outamba-Kilimi National Park, established in 1986, followed by Gola National Park (2011).