Bakossi National Park

Bakossi National Park
Map showing the location of Bakossi National Park
Map showing the location of Bakossi National Park
Location in Cameroon
Location Cameroon
Coordinates5°03′00″N 9°34′04″E / 5.049907°N 9.567719°E / 5.049907; 9.567719
Area293.2 km2
Established2008

The Bakossi National Park (BNP) is a protected area within the Bakossi Forest Reserve, created by a decree in early 2008. The park covers 29,320 hectares (72,500 acres), and was justified on the basis of preserving plant diversification.[1]

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