Faro National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Location | Cameroon |
Coordinates | 8°10′N 12°40′E / 8.167°N 12.667°ECoordinates: 8°10′N 12°40′E / 8.167°N 12.667°E |
Area | 3,300 km² |
Governing body | Cameroon National Parks |
Faro National Park is a national park in Cameroon's North Province. It covers an area of 3,300 km2 (1,300 sq mi) and is close to the Nigerian border, surrounded on the eastern side by several hunting reserves. It is home to cheetahs, black rhinoceros, elephants, and is known for its colonies of hippopotamuses.