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- Parc National du Banco
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Banco National Park
national park, CĂ´te dâIvoire
Also known as: Parc National du Banco
Banco National Park, national park, southeastern CĂ´te dâIvoire (Ivory Coast). It lies immediately north of Abidjan, the national capital. Declared a national park in 1953, Banco conserves both flora and fauna in some 116 square miles (300 square km). Tropical hardwood trees occupy most of the park; an arboretum displays trees (especially teak) and shrubs from all over the country. African civet, genet, bushbuck, duiker, and monkey roam the park. The park serves primarily as a recreational center for the inhabitants of Abidjan.
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