Goma is located near the southern end of Virunga National Park. Established in 1925, the park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. Virunga National Park is known for its wildlife, especially mountain gorillas, and diverse habitats, which include savannas, lava plains, rainforests, and snow-capped mountains. It is also known for the volcanoes within its confines, such as Mounts Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira.
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