UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Kenya |
Part of | Lake Turkana National Parks |
Criteria | Natural: (viii)(x) |
Reference | 801bis-002 |
Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
Extensions | 2001 |
Area | 500 ha (1,200 acres) |
Coordinates | 3°29′30″N 36°4′0″E / 3.49167°N 36.06667°E |
Central Island, also known as Crocodile Island, is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya. It is also the location of Central Island National Park, which is governed by the Kenya Wildlife Service.[1]