National Park · Kenya
Sibiloi National Park
Sibiloi National Park is a national park in Kenya, covering 388,165 acres (157,085 ha), established in 1973.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 388,165 acres (157,085 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Coordinates | 3.9606° N, 36.3425° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sibiloi National Park
Sibiloi National Park lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. Established in 1973 by the government of Kenya for the protection of wildlife and paleontologist sites. It covers an area of 1,570 km2 (610 mi2) and is internationally known for its fossils. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 as a part of Lake Turkana National Parks.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Jinka Airport (BCO) · Jinka, Ethiopia · 124.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sibiloi National Park?
Sibiloi National Park is in Kenya (3.9606° N, 36.3425° E).
When was Sibiloi National Park established?
Sibiloi National Park was established in 1973, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sibiloi National Park?
Sibiloi National Park covers 388,165 acres (157,085 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1380559 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibiloi_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).