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National Parks in South Sudan
South Sudan has 6 national parks covering about 57,390 km² in total. The largest is Boma National Park (22,800 km²); the oldest, Southern National Park, dates from 1939.
Boma National Park22,800 km² · since 1986
Southern National Park22,800 km² · since 1939
Bandingilo National Park10,000 km² · since 1992
Lantoto National Park760 km²
Shambe National Park620 km² · since 1985
Nimule National Park410 km² · since 1954
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National parks in South Sudan at a glance
South Sudan has 6 national parks covering about 57,390 km² — roughly 8.9% of the country's 644,329 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 97% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Boma National Park — 22,800 km², since 1986
- Southern National Park — 22,800 km², since 1939
- Bandingilo National Park — 10,000 km², since 1992
- Lantoto National Park — 760 km²
- Shambe National Park — 620 km², since 1985
Oldest national parks
- Southern National Park — established 1939
- Nimule National Park — established 1954
- Shambe National Park — established 1985
- Boma National Park — established 1986
- Bandingilo National Park — established 1992
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in South Sudan?
South Sudan has 6 national parks covering about 57,390 km² in total. The largest is Boma National Park (22,800 km²); the oldest, Southern National Park, dates from 1939.
What are the largest national parks in South Sudan?
Boma National Park (22,800 km²), Southern National Park (22,800 km²), Bandingilo National Park (10,000 km²), Lantoto National Park (760 km²) and Shambe National Park (620 km²).
How much of South Sudan is national park?
About 8.9% of the country — 57,390 km² of national parks out of 644,329 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in South Sudan?
Southern National Park, established in 1939, followed by Nimule National Park (1954), Shambe National Park (1985) and Boma National Park (1986).