W National Park of Niger

Niger
Date of Inscription: 1996
Criteria: (ix)(x)
Property : 220000.0000 ha
Départment de Tillaberi, arrondisement de Say
N12 20 60 E2 21 0
Ref: 749

Brief Description

The part of 'W' National Park that lies in Niger is situated in a transition zone between savannah and forest lands and represents important ecosystem characteristics of the West African Woodlands/Savannah Biogeographical Province. The site reflects the interaction between natural resources and humans since Neolithic times and illustrates the evolution of biodiversity in this zone.

Bends in the River Niger which give W National Park its distinctive name. | NASA World Wind © Public Domain More pictures ...
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