List of national parks of Gabon
There are 13 national parks in Gabon, all created in 2002 when President Omar Bongo established Gabon's National Agency for National Parks (French: Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux, ANPN).[1] The national parks cover 10% of the country.[2]
National parks
[edit]| Name | Area |
|---|---|
| Akanda National Park | 540 km2 (210 sq mi) |
| Batéké Plateau National Park | 2,034 km2 (785 sq mi) |
| Birougou National Park | 690 km2 (270 sq mi) |
| Crystal Mountains National Park | 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi) |
| Ivindo National Park | 3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi) |
| Loango National Park | 1,550 km2 (600 sq mi) |
| Lopé National Park | 4,910 km2 (1,900 sq mi) |
| Mayumba National Park | 870 km2 (340 sq mi) |
| Minkébé National Park | 7,570 km2 (2,920 sq mi) |
| Moukalaba-Doudou National Park | 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
| Mwangné National Park | 1,160 km2 (450 sq mi) |
| Pongara National Park | 929 km2 (359 sq mi) |
| Waka National Park | 1,060 km2 (410 sq mi) |
Hunting areas
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Oxford Business Group. The Report: Gabon 2011. Oxford Business Group. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-907065-48-4.
{{cite book}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Sophie Warne (1 November 2003). Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 32. ISBN 978-1-84162-073-2.
- ^ "NATIONAL PARKS OF GABON". www.nationalparks-worldwide.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
