Montagne d'Ambre National Park

	Montagne d'Ambre IUCN Category II - National Park
location	Diana , Madagascar
Area / extent	226.36 km² / 30 km
WDPA ID	2314
Geographical location	12 ° 36 ′ S , 49 ° 10 ′ E Coordinates: 12 ° 36 ′ S , 49 ° 10 ′ E
Sea level	from 1000 m to 1445 m
Setup date	1958

The Montagne d'Ambre National Park is a national park in Madagascar that was designated in 1958 . Its area is 18,200 hectares and it is located at an altitude of 1000 to 1445 m . It is best reached from Antsiranana 30 kilometers south to Ambohitra (Joffreville). The area is a rock mass of volcanic origin with several waterfalls and crater lakes, with many species of birds (e.g. the Ambrerötel ), lemurs ( Propithecus verreauxi , Eulemur fulvus , Cheirogaleus andysabini ) and orchids .

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