National Park · Benin
Pendjari National Park
Pendjari National Park is a national park in Benin, covering 1,134,017 acres (458,921 ha), established in 1961.
National Park · Benin
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Benin |
| Area | 1,134,017 acres (458,921 ha) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 11.0500° N, 1.5167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Pendjari National Park
Pendjari National Park (French: Parc National de la Pendjari) lies in north-western Benin, adjoining the Arli National Park in Burkina Faso. Named for the Pendjari River, the national park is known for its wildlife and is home to some of the last populations of big game like the African forest elephant, lion, hippopotamus, African buffalo, and various antelopes in West Africa. The park is also famous for its richness in birds. The park covers an area of 2,755 km2 (1,064 sq mi) and is part of the WAP Complex (W-Arli-Pendjari), a large protected area in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) · Niamey, Niger · 173.9 miles away
- Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) · Tamale, Ghana · 192.1 miles away
- Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport · Birinin Kebbi, Nigeria · 216.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pendjari National Park?
Pendjari National Park is in Benin (11.0500° N, 1.5167° E).
When was Pendjari National Park established?
Pendjari National Park was established in 1961, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Pendjari National Park?
Pendjari National Park covers 1,134,017 acres (458,921 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1474363 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendjari_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).