Rajang Mangroves National Park
Rajang Mangroves National Park | |
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Rajang Mangroves | |
Location | Sarawak, Malaysia |
Nearest city | Sarikei |
Coordinates | 2°05′N 111°16′E / 2.083°N 111.267°ECoordinates: 2°05′N 111°16′E / 2.083°N 111.267°E |
Area | 107 km2 (41 sq mi) |
Established | 2000 |
The Rajang Mangroves National Park is a national park in Sarikei Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is home to species such as proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, lesser adjutant storks and hornbills. .[2]
It has a very important role in preserving the coast, from the occurrence of erosion, tidal floods and salt intrusions.[3]
See also[]
- List of national parks of Malaysia
External links[]
References[]
- ^ "Official Website of Forest Department Sarawak". Forest Department Sarawak. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ "Treasure our Rajang mangroves". WWF Malaysia. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ "Rajang Mangroves | DOPA Explorer". dopa-explorer.jrc.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
Categories:
- IUCN Category II
- National parks of Malaysia
- Protected areas of Sarawak
- Malaysia geography stubs
- Asian protected area stubs