Congo (Democratic Republic)

Salonga National Park

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Salonga National Park is Africa's largest tropical rainforest reserve.

It is a very isolated park, located in the central basin of the Congo River and crossed by many rivers. The park can only be reached via water transport, and in parts is considered to be completely virgin. Its marshlands and forests are home to many endangered fauna species, notably the bonobo.

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Official Information
Full Name
Salonga National Park (ID: 280)
Country
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Status
Inscribed 1984 Site history
History of Salonga National Park
2021: Removed from Danger list
Unanimously after amendment by Mali due to positive progress including oil rights that have become null and void.
2007: Reinforced Monitoring
1999: In Danger
Poaching and illegal encroachments
1984: Inscribed
Inscribed
WHS Type
Natural
Criteria
  • vii
  • ix
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Related Resources
News Article
  • May 5, 2018 independent.co.uk — Democratic Republic of Congo plans to allow oil exploration in national parks home to endangered mountain gorillas

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  • Natural landscape: Forest
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independent.co.uk 05/05/2018
Democratic Republic of Congo plans…
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