National Park · Nigeria
Yankari National Park
Yankari National Park is a national park in Nigeria, covering 554,504 acres (224,400 ha), established in 1991.
National Park · Nigeria
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Nigeria |
| Area | 554,504 acres (224,400 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Coordinates | 9.3000° N, 10.5000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Yankari National Park
Yankari Game Reserve is a large wildlife park and former National Park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 km2 (866 sq mi) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. Its location in the heartland of the West African savanna makes it a unique way for tourists to watch wildlife in its natural habitat. Yankari was created as a game reserve in 1956, but later designated Nigeria's biggest national park in 1991.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) · Bauchi, Nigeria · 96.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yankari National Park?
Yankari National Park is in Nigeria (9.3000° N, 10.5000° E).
When was Yankari National Park established?
Yankari National Park was established in 1991, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Yankari National Park?
Yankari National Park covers 554,504 acres (224,400 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1473112 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankari_Game_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).