Bafing National Park

Bafing National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Bafing National Park
Coordinates 13°48′N 10°49′W / 13.800°N 10.817°W / 13.800; -10.817Coordinates: 13°48′N 10°49′W / 13.800°N 10.817°W / 13.800; -10.817
Area 5,000 km²
Established 2000

The Bafing National Park lies in southern Mali. It was established on 1 July 2000. This site is 5000 km².[1] Bafing National Park is the only protected area for chimpanzees within the Manding Plateau area. Woodlands dominate most of the landscape. Both Korofin and Wongo National Park (both IUCN category: II) are components of the Bafing Biosphere.[2]

References

  1. ↑ World Database on Protected Areas
  2. ↑ APES MAPPER
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