Bangweulu Wetlands
The Bangweulu Wetlands is a wetland ecosystem adjacent to Lake Bangweulu in north-eastern Zambia. The area has been designated as one of the world's most important wetlands by the Ramsar Convention and an "Important Bird Area" by BirdLife International. African Parks began managing Bangweulu in partnership with Zambia's Department of National Parks and Wildlife with the establishment of the Bangweulu Wetland Management Board in 2008.
| Bangweulu Wetlands | |
|---|---|
| Bangweulu Swamps | |
View of the wetlands | |
Location of the Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia | |
| Coordinates | 11°36′S 30°05′E |
| Area | 9,850 km2 (3,800 sq mi) |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Designated | 28 August 1991 |
| Reference no. | 531 |
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