Altos de Nsork National Park
The Altos de Nsork National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional de Los Altos de Nsork) is found in Equatorial Guinea. It was established in 2000. The park covers 700 square kilometres (270 sq mi).[1] The area is bounded on the west side by the Abang River, and on the east and south by roads; there are few roads in the park.[2]
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.png.webp) Boundaries of Altos de Nsork (green shaded area) | |
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| Nearest city | Nsok |
| Coordinates | 1.16°N 11.12°E |
| Area | 70,000 hectares (270 sq mi) |
This park is home to many of the same wild animals that make it famous in the surrounding Gabonese forests, such as common chimpanzees, gorillas, black colobus, mandrels, forest buffaloes and red river pigs.[3]
Topography and climate
The terrain is one of high hills, with low and dissected terraces. The area is bounded on the west side by the Abang River, and on the east and south by roads; there are few roads in the park.[2]
References
- "Altos de Nsork National Park". ProtectedPlanet.net. World Database on Protected Areas. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- "National Parks and Protected Areas". Ikuska. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- Guides, Bradt. "Altos de Nsork National Park". Bradt Guides. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
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