UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dja Faunal Reserve

Dja Faunal Reserve is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cameroon, inscribed in 1987.

This is one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa, with 90% of its area left undisturbed. Almost completely surrounded by the Dja River, which forms a natural boundary, the reserve is especially noted for its biodiversity and a wide variety o

This is one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa, with 90% of its area left undisturbed. Almost completely surrounded by the Dja River, which forms a natural boundary, the reserve is especially noted for its biodiversity and a wide variety of primates. It contains 107 mammal species, five of which are threatened.

Country
Cameroon
Region
Africa
Category
Natural
Inscribed
1987
UNESCO reference
407
Area
526,000 ha

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