Rainforests of the Atsinanana

States
Madagascar
Category
Natural
Year
2007
Region
Africa
Coordinates
-14.4597222222, 49.7025
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
1257
WH Site
1257
Rainforests of the Atsinanana

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The Rainforests of the Atsinanana, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Madagascar, are a biodiversity hotspot renowned for their unique ecosystems and endemic species. These tropical rainforests host an exceptional array of flora and fauna, including rare lemurs and diverse plant life found nowhere else on Earth. Recognized for their global ecological significance, they face threats from deforestation and human activity, underscoring the need for conservation efforts.

📍 Location Map
Points (13)
  • Parc National d’Andohahela
  • Parc National d’Andringitra
  • Parc National de Marojejy
  • Parc National de Masoala
  • Parc National de Masoala
  • Parc National de Masoala
  • Parc National de Masoala
  • Parc National de Masoala
  • Parc National de Masoala
  • Parc National de Ranomafana
  • Parc National de Ranomafana
  • Parc National de Ranomafana
  • Parc National de Zahamena (+ la Réserve Naturelle Intégrale)