Amana Nature Reserve
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The Amana Nature Reserve (French: Réserve naturelle nationale de l'Amana) is a nature reserve in French Guiana, France.[2] It has been protected, because it is one of the world's largest leatherback turtle nesting site.[3][4] It is part of the communes of Awala-Yalimapo and Mana.[1]
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Amana Nature Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | French Guiana, France |
Nearest city | Awala-Yalimapo |
Coordinates | 5.7417°N 53.8927°W / 5.7417; -53.8927 |
Area | 148 km2 (57 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 13 March 1998[1] |
Governing body | Regional Natural Park of French Guiana [fr] |
Website | Reserves-Naturelles.org (in French) |
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