W National Park is a protected area in West Africa, shared by Niger, Benin and Burkina Faso, named after the W shape formed by a meander of the Niger River that runs through it. It protects savanna, woodland and river habitats and is home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, hippopotamuses and many species of antelope and birds. Together with neighbouring reserves, such as Arly and Pendjari, it forms one of the largest and most important wildlife areas in the region. It was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The park has faced threats from poaching, livestock grazing and insecurity in the surrounding region.
Before and after
- 1954Geneva Conference
- from 1954 to 1968Civil rights movement
- 1954Origins of Wicca
- 1 January 1954Establishment of Niokolo-Koba National Park
- 1954Establishment of W National Park
- 22 January 1954Establishment of Teide National Park
- 29 January 1954Birth of Oprah Winfrey
- 18 February 1954Birth of John Travolta
- 23 February 1954Birth of Viktor Yushchenko
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