Central Island
Central Island, also known as Crocodile Island, is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya. It is also the location of Central Island National Park, which is governed by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
---|---|
Location | Kenya |
Part of | Lake Turkana National Parks |
Criteria | Natural: (viii)(x) |
Reference | 801bis-002 |
Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
Extensions | 2001 |
Area | 500 ha (1,200 acres) |
Coordinates | 3°29′30″N 36°4′0″E |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location of Central Island in Kenya |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.