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| area = 2,500km² |
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| established = [[1934]] |
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The '''Akagera National Park''' ([[French language|French]]: ''Parc National de l'Akagera'') covers 2,500km |
The '''Akagera National Park''' ([[French language|French]]: ''Parc National de l'Akagera'') covers 2,500km² in north eastern [[Rwanda]], against the [[Tanzania]]n border. It was founded in [[1934]] to protect animals in three [[ecoregion]]s: [[Savanna|savannah]], [[mountain]] and [[swamp]]. It includes [[lake]]s including [[Lake Shakani]] and [[Lake Ihema]]. |
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Much of the savannah area of the park was settled in the late [[1990s]] by former [[refugee]]s returning after the end of the [[Rwandan Civil War]], but the other regions remain relatively remote. |
Much of the savannah area of the park was settled in the late [[1990s]] by former [[refugee]]s returning after the end of the [[Rwandan Civil War]], but the other regions remain relatively remote. Animals which fled during the upheavals are now returning. The park is named for the [[Akagera River]] which flows through it. |
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== External links == |
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[[Category:National parks of Rwanda]] |
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Revision as of 04:35, 31 May 2006
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Location | Rwanda |
Area | 2,500km² |
Established | 1934 |
The Akagera National Park (French: Parc National de l'Akagera) covers 2,500km² in north eastern Rwanda, against the Tanzanian border. It was founded in 1934 to protect animals in three ecoregions: savannah, mountain and swamp. It includes lakes including Lake Shakani and Lake Ihema.
Much of the savannah area of the park was settled in the late 1990s by former refugees returning after the end of the Rwandan Civil War, but the other regions remain relatively remote. Animals which fled during the upheavals are now returning. The park is named for the Akagera River which flows through it.
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