Deux Balés National Park, National park in Mouhoun region, Burkina Faso.
The park spans 566 square kilometers across an undulating granitic plain containing rock outcrops, lateritic plateaux, and gallery forests along riverbanks.
Established in 1937 as classified forests with 610 square kilometers, the area received national park designation in 1967 after Burkina Faso gained independence.
Local communities participate in conservation programs while maintaining traditional practices that support the protection of the park's natural resources.
The park maintains specific access regulations and offers guided tours through designated trails between 235 and 310 meters above sea level.
The protected area houses West Africa's largest elephant population, with approximately 400 individuals sharing space with buffalo, hippopotamuses, and antelopes.
Location: Mouhoun
Inception: 1967
GPS coordinates: 11.66528,-2.97111
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:11
The natural and cultural sites of Burkina Faso include national parks, nature reserves, traditional villages, and historical sites. They feature the Great Mosque of Dioulasso-Bâ built in 1880, the rock formations of Sindou Peaks, the Karfiguéla waterfalls, and the Royal Court of Tiébélé with its Kasséna architecture. The country has several parks including Arly Park, Nazinga Reserve, and W National Park listed by UNESCO. Major cities house museums, traditional markets, and religious buildings such as Ouagadougou Cathedral.
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National Confederation of Workers of Burkina
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