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Oban Hills / Korup

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

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