Shisiwani National Park

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Shisiwani National Park
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West arm of the island of Anjouan including the whole park area
Shisiwani National Park
Location Anjouan, Comoros
Nearest city Bimbini
Coordinates 12°9′55.7″S44°12′10.1″E / 12.165472°S 44.202806°E / -12.165472; 44.202806
Area6,497 ha (25.09 sq mi)
Designation2016 National Park
OperatorThe Comoros National Parks Agency

Shisiwani National Park (French: Parc National Shisiwani) is a national park along the Sima Peninsula in the eastern Comoros. [1] It includes marine, coastal, and terrestrial areas along the western arm of the island of Anjouan. Its creation was announced in 2016 as part of a government effort to protect 25% of the Comoros by 2021. [2] The park encompasses a saddle island and Ile de la selle off the tip of the peninsula and includes a significant coral reef and mangrove forest. This park is home to rare wildlife species, including lemurs, giant tortoises, and countless bird species.

References

  1. ↑ "Protected Planet | Comoros". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  2. ↑ "Comoros: Towards a Network of Marine Protection | Nairobi Convention". www.unep.org. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
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