National Park · Ethiopia
Gambela National Park
Gambela National Park is a national park in Ethiopia, covering 1,250,598 acres (506,100 ha), established in 1974.
National Park · Ethiopia
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ethiopia |
| Area | 1,250,598 acres (506,100 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 8.0000° N, 34.0000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gambela National Park
Gambella National Park, also spelled Gambela National Park, is a 5,016 km2 (1,937 sq mi) large national park in Ethiopia. It is the nation's largest national park and is located several hundred kilometers from Addis Ababa. It was established in 1974, but is not fully protected and has not been effectively managed for much of its history.
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 · 39.5 miles away
- Asosa Airport (ASO) · Asosa, Ethiopia · 145.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gambela National Park?
Gambela National Park is in Ethiopia (8.0000° N, 34.0000° E).
When was Gambela National Park established?
Gambela National Park was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gambela National Park?
Gambela National Park covers 1,250,598 acres (506,100 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q288545 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambella_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).