Basse Casamance National Park
Basse Casamance National Park, located near Oussouye Department, Oussouye in Ziguinchor Region, Ziguinchor, is one of six national parks in Senegal. It is currently closed. History The park was created in 1970. Characteristics It encompasses an area of 5000 hectares. The main biotopes are Guinean Forests of West Africa, Guinean forests and savannah woodlands. Fauna There are 200 species of birds and 50 species of mammals, including African forest buffalo, African leopard, Campbell's mona monkey, Prince Demidoff's bushbaby and western red colobus. Tourism The site is located 20 kilometers from Cap Skirring Airport. Because of the Casamance Conflict, the park, possibly Land mine, mined, has been closed to visitors for several years. See also * List of national parks and nature reserves of Senegal *Tourism in Senegal * Environment of Senegal References * * * * * * * External linksProtected Areas and World Heritage ProgrammeParks and reserves
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Ziguinchor Region
Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions). The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance , settlement_type = Geographical region , image_skyline = Senegal Casamance.png , image_caption = Casamance in Senegal , image_flag = Flag of Casamance.svg , image_shield = , motto .... Departments Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments: * Bignona Département * Oussouye Département * Ziguinchor Département References Casamance Regions of Senegal {{Senegal-geo-stub ...
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