National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Salonga National Park
Salonga National Park is a national park in Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering 8,895,780 acres (3,599,998 ha), established in 1970.
National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Area | 8,895,780 acres (3,599,998 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 2.0000° S, 21.0000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Salonga National Park
Salonga National Park (French: Parc National de la Salonga) is a national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo located in the Congo River basin. It is Africa's largest tropical rainforest reserve covering about 36,000 km2 or 3,600,000 hectares (8,900,000 acres). It extends into the provinces of Mai Ndombe, Equateur, Kasaï and Sankuru. In 1984, the national park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its protection of a large swath of relatively intact rainforest and its important habitat for many rare species. In 1999, the site has been listed as endangered due to poaching and housing construction.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Boende Airport (BNB) · Boende, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 118.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Salonga National Park?
Salonga National Park is in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2.0000° S, 21.0000° E).
When was Salonga National Park established?
Salonga National Park was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Salonga National Park?
Salonga National Park covers 8,895,780 acres (3,599,998 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328488 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salonga_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).