Banco National Park
| Parc national du Banco | |||
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| Location: | Abidjan , Ivory Coast | ||
| Next city: | Attécoubé , Abidjan | ||
| Surface: | 30 km² | ||
| Founding: | 1953 | ||
The Banco National Park , established in 1953, is the oldest national park in the West African state of Ivory Coast ; it is located on the Autoroute du Nord in the municipality of Attécoubé in the north-west of the Abidjan agglomeration , the former state capital.
The more than 3000 hectare primeval forest area has typical plant and animal species such as real mahogany and still a few chimpanzees . It is traversed by the river of the same name , which flows into the Baie du Banco .
The park mainly serves as a recreational area for Abidjan residents. A network of paths is maintained and there are accommodation options. There are also picnic areas, a restaurant and an arboretum .
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