Where is W national park located?

W National Park

W Transborder Park
Location	Niger-Burkina Faso-Benin
Nearest city	Kandi (Benin), Diapaga (Burkina Faso), Tapoa (Niger)
Coordinates	12°31′31″N 2°39′48″E
Area	10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi)

Why is national park famous?

The main purpose of a national park is to protect the natural environment of the area and conservation of biodiversity. Also, to promote education and recreation. In India, National Parks are IUCN category II protected areas. Preserving our rich natural diversity is essential to mankind’s survival on the planet earth.

What is the largest park in East Africa?

Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is part of Rungwa, Kizigo and Muhesi ecosystem which covers approximately 45,000km sq.to make it the biggest National Park in East Africa after its nearby game reserves declared by the Government as part of Ruaha National Park.

What is the most famous national park in east central Africa *?

Serengeti National Park This UNESCO world heritage site is one of the famous wild sanctuaries in the world. It is a popular location to witness the annual wildebeest migration, one of the seven world wonders. Gazetted in 1951, Serengeti National Park is among the oldest national parks in Africa.

What was the world’s first national park?

Yellowstone National Park
On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law. The world’s first national park was born.

Where is the largest national park in Africa?

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia You can find all that in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in western Namibia. It’s one of the largest national parks in the world, at nearly 20,000 square miles, and the largest in Africa.

Which country has the biggest national park?

Covering an area of 972,000 square kilometres, Greenland’s National Park is the world’s largest – with approx. 40 inhabitants and high Arctic species of animals. Covering an area of 972,000 square kilometres, Greenland’s National Park is the world’s largest.

Where is the largest National Park in Africa?

What is the most visited National Park in Africa?

1. Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya. The Masai Mara National Reserve is widely considered the greatest game reserve on earth. It is the most popular national park in Kenya, Africa’s top safari destination.

Which is the largest reserve in Africa?

Selous National Park The Selous Game Reserve
Selous National Park. The Selous Game Reserve is the biggest game reserve in Africa, covering a vast area of about 54,600 km², putting it at 1.5 times the size of Belgium!