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Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Madagascar
Date of Inscription: 1990
Criteria: (vii)(x)
Core zone: 152000 ha
Centre Ouest, dans le Fivondronana d’Antsalova et le Faritany de Mahajanga
S18 40 E 44 45
Ref: 494rev

Brief Description

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve comprises karstic landscapes and limestone uplands cut into impressive 'tsingy' peaks and a 'forest' of limestone needles, the spectacular canyon of the Manambolo river, rolling hills and high peaks. The undisturbed forests, lakes and mangrove swamps are the habitat for rare and endangered lemurs and birds.