Rajang Mangroves National Park

Rajang Mangroves National Park
Map showing the location of Rajang Mangroves National Park
Map showing the location of Rajang Mangroves National Park
Rajang Mangroves
LocationSarawak, Malaysia
Nearest citySarikei
Coordinates2°05′N 111°16′E / 2.083°N 111.267°E / 2.083; 111.267
Area107 km2 (41 sq mi)
Established2000

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, Irrawaddy dolphin 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

References

  1. ^ "Official Website of Forest Department Sarawak". Forest Department Sarawak. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  2. ^ "Treasure our Rajang mangroves". WWF Malaysia. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  3. ^ "Rajang Mangroves | DOPA Explorer". dopa-explorer.jrc.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-04-29.


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