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.
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| Area | 42,000 km² |
| Established | 1954 |
History
Founded in 1954 while Mozambique was still Portuguese East Africa, Niassa did not receive effective protection until the end of the Mozambican Civil War with the signing of the Rome General Peace Accords. Since then, the Mozambican government has set up management systems in order to protect the Reserve.
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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