Nianimaru Forest Park

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Nianimaru Forest Park
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location Central River Division Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia
Nearest city Kuntaur
Coordinates 13°43′16″N14°57′29″W / 13.72111°N 14.95806°W / 13.72111; -14.95806 Coordinates: 13°43′16″N14°57′29″W / 13.72111°N 14.95806°W / 13.72111; -14.95806
Area607 hectares
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1954

Nianimaru Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 607 hectares.

It is located in Central River, Gambia. The estimated terrain elevation above sea level is four metres. [1]

The Nianimaru Forest Park is located in a region where numerous Senegambian stone circles can be found, including the stone circles of Niani Maru. [2]

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References

  1. "Nianimaru Forest Park forest reserve, Central River, Gambia". gm.geoview.info. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  2. "Nianimaru Forest Park – Biologie". www.biologie-seite.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-01-06.