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Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve

Rank:

UNESCO

Wonder Type: Natural

Country: Ivory Coast, Guinea

Best of: Reserve, Forest, Mountains, Wildlife

Description:

Located on the borders of Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, Mount Nimba rises above the surrounding savannah. Its slopes are covered by dense forest at the foot of grassy mountain pastures. They harbour an especially rich flora and fauna, with endemic species such as the viviparous toad and chimpanzees that use stones as tools. [More Details]

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