Shisiwani National Park
| Shisiwani National Park | |
|---|---|
 West arm of the island of Anjouan including the whole park area | |
| Location | Anjouan, Comoros |
| Nearest city | Bimbini |
| Coordinates | 12°9′55.7″S 44°12′10.1″E / 12.165472°S 44.202806°E |
| Area | 6,497 ha (25.09 sq mi) |
| Designation | 2016 National Park |
| Operator | The Comoros National Parks Agency |
Shisiwani National Park (French: Parc National Shisiwani) is a national park along the Sima Peninsula in the eastern Comoros.[1] It includes marine, coastal, and terrestrial areas along the western arm of the island of Anjouan. Its creation was announced in 2016 as part of a government effort to protect 25% of the Comoros by 2021.[2] The park encompasses a saddle island and Ile de la selle off the tip of the peninsula and includes a significant coral reef and mangrove forest. This park is home to rare wildlife species, including lemurs, giant tortoises, and countless bird species.
References
- ^ "Protected Planet | Comoros". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Comoros: Towards a Network of Marine Protection | Nairobi Convention". www.unep.org. Retrieved 2022-01-28.