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Sangha tri-national the Untamed beauty
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of Africa's forested Heartland deep
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within the heart of central Africa lies
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a pristine and untouched Wilderness that
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few have had the privilege to explore
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the Sangha tri-national a UNESCO world
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heritage site represents a stunning
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Mosaic of protected areas spanning the
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borders of Cameroon the Central African
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Republic and the Republic of Congo this
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extraordinary Sanctuary encompassing
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dense rainforests pristine rivers and a
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remarkable diversity of wildlife is a
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true Testament to the Majesty of Nature
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and the importance of conservation in
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one of the world's last Wilderness
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unique facts about Sangha tri-national
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1. an African Eden the Sangha
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tri-national is often referred to as an
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African Eden due to its unspoiled Beauty
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and the remarkable diversity of life it
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Harbors it covers an expansive area of
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over 750 000 hectares making it one of
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the largest protected areas in Africa 2.
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biodiversity hotspot this tri-national
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site is a biodiversity hotspot home to
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an astonishing array of species some of
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which are endangered or rarely seen
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elsewhere it shelters iconic African
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Wildlife such as Forest elephants
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Western lowland gorillas chimpanzees and
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numerous species of antelope including
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3. River of giants the Sangha River a
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life-giving artery of the region flows
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through the heart of this Wilderness it
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is renowned for its abundant Aquatic
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Life including massive Nile crocodiles
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and the critically endangered African
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4. cultural significance in addition to
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its ecological importance the sangatri
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national holds cultural significance for
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indigenous peoples including the Baka
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pygmies these communities have lived in
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harmony with the forest for Generations
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their traditions and Lifestyles
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intimately connected to the natural
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5. conservation success Sangha
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tri-national represents a remarkable
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success story in conservation
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the governments of the three countries
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along with International organizations
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and ngos have collaborated to protect
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and preserve this Wilderness
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anti-poaching efforts and sustainable
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management practices have helped
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Safeguard the Region's unique
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biodiversity 6. world heritage status in
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2012 Sangha tri-national was designated
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as a UNESCO world heritage site
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recognizing its outstanding Universal
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value and the need for its protection
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this designation has raised Global
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awareness about the importance of
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preserving this pristine Wilderness in
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an era when the world's wild places are
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increasingly threatened Sangha
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tri-national stands as a Beacon of Hope
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a sanctuary where nature thrives as it
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has for millennia it is a testament to
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what can be achieved through
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International cooperation and a
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commitment to preserving the planet's
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most precious Treasures
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as we celebrate and protect places like
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Sangha tri-national we ensure that the
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Wild Heart of Africa continues to beat
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inspiring future generations and
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reminding us of the Irreplaceable value
