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Lusaka National Park

Coordinates: 15°30′S 28°23′E / 15.500°S 28.383°E / -15.500; 28.383
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Lusaka National Park
Map showing the location of Lusaka National Park
Map showing the location of Lusaka National Park
LocationLusaka Province, Zambia
Nearest cityLusaka
Coordinates15°30′S 28°23′E / 15.500°S 28.383°E / -15.500; 28.383
Area67.15 km2 (25.93 sq mi)
Established2011
Governing bodyZambia Wildlife Authority

Lusaka National Park is located to the south-east of the city of Lusaka in Zambia. It is Zambia's newest national park, established in 2011 and officially opened in 2015. It is also Zambia's smallest national park at 6,715 hectares. The park was established over an area that was previously forest reserve and is entirely fenced.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Lusaka National Park opens with a bang". Zambia Daily Mail. Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  2. ^ "President Lungu opens Lusaka National Park". Lusaka Times. Lusaka Times. Retrieved 16 July 2015.