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Niumi National Park: Gambia's Extensive Mangrove Forest and Coastal Wetland Protected Area
Explore the mapped boundaries and unique delta geography of this important national park.
Niumi National Park, situated in The Gambia, is a crucial protected coastal area celebrated for its vast Rhizophora mangrove forests and diverse wetland ecosystems. As a designated national park and Ramsar site, it serves as a critical habitat for numerous migratory bird species, particularly terns, and supports vulnerable marine life. Its landscape is characterized by tidal channels, brackish lagoons, and intertidal mudflats, creating a dynamic and ecologically significant protected zone that is a focal point for understanding West African coastal geography and conservation.
- Area
- 49.4 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
