Niassa Reserve is a nature reserve in Cabo Delgado Province and Niassa Province, Mozambique. Covering over 42,000 km², it is the largest protected area in the country. Niassa is part of the proposed Trans-Frontier Conservation Area.
Borders
The northern border is formed by the Rovuma River, which also forms the border with Tanzania. The Lugenda River forms the border to the southeast, Luatize River to the southeast, and Lussanhando River to the west.
Ecosystem
Niassa is part of the Eastern Miombo woodlands, which also encompasses parts of Tanzania and Malawi.
Comparisons
Niassa Reserve is twice the size of Kruger National Park and comparable to the total area of Wales, Denmark or Massachusetts.
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