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Burkina Faso National Parks: A Country-Specific Atlas of Protected Landscapes

Explore the designated national parks of Burkina Faso through this specialized atlas. This country-focused view details the geographic scope and protected-area context for nationally recognized park lands, offering a clear perspective on their distribution and landscape significance within the Sahel region.

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Burkina Faso National Parks: A Country-Specific Atlas of Protected Landscapes

Explore the geographic distribution and conservation significance of Burkina Faso's national park system.

National Parks in Burkina Faso: Discover West African Protected Areas

Browse the national parks of Burkina Faso, showcasing key protected landscapes and their unique conservation profiles across this West African nation. This country-specific overview provides vital context for understanding the role of national parks within Burkina Faso's broader network of protected natural areas.

National park

Mapped parks3

Share of country parks30%

Largest mapped parkKaboré Tambi National Park1,555 km²

Oldest mapped parkDeux Balés National Park1,937

Parks in this designationBrowse Burkina Faso's National Park network, revealing regional distribution and key conservation geography.3

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National Parks in Burkina Faso: Explore Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes

Discover national parks in Burkina Faso, featuring protected areas like Deux Balés, Kaboré Tambi, and Arli, showcasing diverse savanna and gallery forest ecosystems. Explore this curated list to understand the geographic spread and conservation significance of Burkina Faso's flagship protected landscapes.

National parkBurkina Faso

Deux Balés National Park

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Deux Balés National Park serves as a vital protected area within Burkina Faso, acclaimed for harboring the largest elephant population in West Africa. This national park's protected landscape is defined by undulating granitic plains, lateritic plateaux, and distinct gallery forests lining the Black Volta River. The presence of ancient African baobab trees adds a unique visual character to the savanna ecosystem. Investigating this park reveals its significance for regional conservation, its mapped geographic boundaries, and its role within the broader context of protected lands in West Africa.

810 km²1937IIMinor water

Deux Balés National Park Atlas

National parkBurkina Faso

Kaboré Tambi National Park

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Kaboré Tambi National Park represents a critical protected area in Burkina Faso, spanning a considerable expanse of Sudan-Guinea savanna. The park's geography is defined by the Nazinon River and a mosaic of woodland and grassland ecosystems, making it a significant site for understanding regional protected lands and landscape ecology. It offers a valuable point of reference for atlas-based exploration of West African natural areas.

1,555 km²1976TropicalII

Kaboré Tambi National Park Atlas

National parkTapoa Province

Arli National Park

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Arli National Park stands as a critical protected area, identified as a national park within Tapoa Province. This detail page serves as an atlas-focused entry point to understanding the park's unique landscape characteristics and its precise geographic location. Users can investigate its mapped boundaries and explore how it fits into the regional geography, offering a foundational understanding for protected-area discovery.

760 km²1954TropicalModerate access

Arli National Park Protected Area Atlas

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Explore Burkina Faso's National Park Designations and Broader Protected Areas

Browse the national parks of Burkina Faso, understanding how these flagship protected areas contribute to the country's conservation efforts and mapped geography. Delve deeper into Burkina Faso's broader system of protected landscapes and compare various designation types to trace the full scope of its natural heritage.

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Protected area

50%

Access a structured inventory of protected areas across Burkina Faso, ranging from wetlands to savannas. This resource offers a clear geographic perspective on sites that are central to the conservation of the country's natural heritage and landscape health, providing a foundation for understanding regional environmental patterns.

Share of country parks50%

5Mapped parksBurkina Faso Protected Areas Atlas

Mapping essential biodiversity and habitat zones

Nature reserve

10%

Access a structured overview of nature reserves found in Burkina Faso. These areas are dedicated to the preservation of native habitats and ecosystem health, serving as foundational elements in the country's broader strategy for protecting its natural heritage and ecological integrity.

Share of country parks10%

1Mapped parkBurkina Faso Nature Reserves

Regional geography and protected area map

Wildlife reserve

10%

Examine the distribution of designated wildlife reserves in Burkina Faso. This map-based resource highlights the importance of habitat protection and ecological continuity, offering a clear view of how these protected spaces are integrated into the nation's broader geography.

Share of country parks10%

1Mapped parkBurkina Faso Wildlife Reserves Atlas

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Dive deeper into the protected areas and national parks of Burkina Faso. Use this atlas-focused browse view to understand the country's regional geography and the distribution of its conservation landscapes, providing essential context for further geographic discovery.

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