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Oban Hills / Korup

Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.

Nigeria (Africa)

Date of Submission: 01/11/1995
Criteria: (viii)(ix)(x)
Category: Natural
Submission prepared by:
National Commission for Museums and Monuments
Coordinates:
Oban Hills / Korop 8°30' North 5°50' F
Ref.: 493

Description

The Oban Hills rainforest lies in the southern section of the Cross River National Park of South-Eastern Nigeria and adjoin the Korup National Park in Western Cameroon. The steep-side hills are covered in ancient Biafran type rainforest. A "neck" between village enclaves serves as a crucial link between two sections of the Oban Hills.