National Park · Kenya
Malindi Marine National Park
Malindi Marine National Park is a national park in Kenya, covering 1,483 acres (600 ha), established in 1968.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 1,483 acres (600 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 3.2556° S, 40.1433° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Malindi Marine National Park
Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. It is claimed to be the oldest marine park in Africa. The park lies at Malindi, about 118 km north of Mombasa, and is protected and administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Along with Watamu Marine National Park, Malindi Marine Park is enclosed by the Malindi Marine National Reserve.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa, Kenya · 65.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Malindi Marine National Park?
Malindi Marine National Park is in Kenya (3.2556° S, 40.1433° E).
When was Malindi Marine National Park established?
Malindi Marine National Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Malindi Marine National Park?
Malindi Marine National Park covers 1,483 acres (600 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1887395 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malindi_Marine_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).