World Heritage Identification Number: 475
World Heritage since: 1988
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park: A Biodiversity Haven in Central Africa
The Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park, situated in the Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture of the Central African Republic (CAR), stands as a testament to the rich biodiversity that thrives across the African continent. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, this expansive protected area has been recognized for its extraordinary wealth of flora and fauna.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The importance of this park derives from its wealth of flora and fauna. Its vast savannahs are home to a wide variety of species: black rhinoceroses, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, red-fronted gazelles and buffalo, while various types of waterfowl are to be found in the northern floodplains.
Encyclopedia Record: Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Central African Republic prefecture Bamingui-Bangoran, near the Chad border. It was inscribed to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1988 as a result of the diversity of life present within it.Additional Site Details
Area: 1,740,000 hectares
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 9 , 21.5
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