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Dja Faunal Reserve, Cameroon


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The Dja Faunal Reserve in Cameroon is one of the largest and best protected rainforests in Africa. 90% of it is still undisturbed by human activities. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site during the 11th session of the World Heritage Committee which met at Headquarters in Paris, France, on 7-11 December, 1987.

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 3 0 0 E 13 0 0 Provinces du Sud et de l'Est (Départments: du Dja-et-LOBO pour la partie Ouest, du Haut-Nyong pour la partie Est)
Inscription Year: 1987
Type of Site: Natural
Inscription Criteria: IX, X

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