National Park · South Sudan
Boma National Park
Boma National Park is a national park in South Sudan, covering 5,633,994 acres (2,279,998 ha), established in 1986.
National Park · South Sudan
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Sudan |
| Area | 5,633,994 acres (2,279,998 ha) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Coordinates | 6.4890° N, 33.9140° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Boma National Park
Boma National Park is a protected area in eastern South Sudan near the Ethiopian border. It was established in 1977 and covers 22,800 km2 (8,800 sq mi) of grasslands and floodplains. The park is in the Somali-Maasai and Sudano-Guinean biomes. The southern part of the park has extensive short grasslands and acacia bush. Woodland, mostly of Combretum and Ficus tree species, is in the eastern part. The western part is open grassland. Wetlands can be found, and though most are seasonal there are some permanent waterholes. The largest is the Juom Swamp in the north.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Gambela Airport (GMB) · Gambela, Ethiopia · 121.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Sudan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Boma National Park?
Boma National Park is in South Sudan (6.4890° N, 33.9140° E).
When was Boma National Park established?
Boma National Park was established in 1986, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Boma National Park?
Boma National Park covers 5,633,994 acres (2,279,998 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q891743 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boma_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).