Mont Péko National Park
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Mont Péko National Park is a national park in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Mont Péko National Park | |
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Location | Côte d'Ivoire |
Coordinates | 7°1′30″N 7°14′20″W |
Area | 340 km2 |
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Mont Péko, elevation 833 meters (2723 feet), is located in the northern portion of the park.
It has existed since 1968.[1]
There are two mountains in Mont Peco National Park. The highest and most prominent mountain is Mont Péko with the highest peak of 997 meters.[2]
Forest covers 80% of the park and usually includes tree species such as Triplochiton scleroxylon, Celtis spp., Pterygota macrocarpa, and Mansonia altissima. About 240 species of birds have been recorded in the park.[3]