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Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve

nature reserve, West Africa
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The Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve is a protected area located in West Africa, spanning across Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, and Liberia. This reserve, part of the larger Guinea Highlands, encompasses the Nimba Range and its highest peak, Mount Nimba.12

The area is characterized by a diverse landscape, featuring both humid savanna and rainforests, which support a rich variety of flora and fauna, including many endemic and threatened species. The reserve is recognized for its biodiversity and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981 for its Guinean sector and in 1982 for its Ivorian sector. The mountains are also known for significant iron-ore deposits.12

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