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Los Katíos National Park

Colombia
Date of Inscription: 1994
Criteria: (ix)(x)
Property : 72000.0000 ha
Provinces of Antioquia and Choco’
N7 40 0 W77 0 0
Ref: 711

Inscription Year on the List of World Heritage in Danger: 2009

Brief Description

Extending over 72,000 ha in north-western Colombia, Los Katios National Park comprises low hills, forests and humid plains. An exceptional biological diversity is found in the park, which is home to many threatened animal species, as well as many endemic plants.

The Negro River flowing through the eastern edge of Brazil’s Jau National Park. The river is the big strip of blue running from left to right across the image, and the other blue ribbons are tributaries. Originating at the border of Venezuela and Brazil, t | NASA and USGS EROS Data Center Satellite Systems Branch © NASA and USGS EROS Data Center Satellite Systems Branch More pictures ...
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