Faro National Park

Faro National Park
LocationCameroon
Coordinates8°10′N 12°40′E / 8.167°N 12.667°E / 8.167; 12.667
Area3,300 km2
Governing bodyCameroon National Parks

Faro National Park is a national park and protected area in North Province of Cameroon, close to the Nigerian border. It forms a component of a broader protected landscape in Central Africa. Established in 1989, it covers an area of 3,418 km2 (1,320 sq mi). The park is home to large mammal populations, including African elephants, African lions, cheetahs, black rhinoceros, and various hippopotamus.

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