Hwange National Park
Nature reserve in Zimbabwe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe. It is around 14,600 sq km in area. It lies in the northwest of the country, just off the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. The nearest town is Dete. Histories of the region's pre-colonial days and its development as a game reserve and National Park are available online [3][4][5]
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Hwange National Park | |
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Location | Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe |
Nearest city | Hwange |
Coordinates | 18°44′06″S 26°57′18″E |
Area | 14,651 km2 (5,657 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 1928 as a Game Reserve[2] (1961 as a National Park)[1] |
Governing body | Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority |
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