Mount Kenya National Park
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| State Party |  Kenya |
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| Type | Natural | |
| Criteria | vii, ix | |
| Identification | #800 | |
| Region2 | Africa | |
| Inscription History | ||
| Formal Inscription: | 1997 21st WH Committee Session |
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| WH link: | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/800 | |
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1 Name as officially inscribed on the WH List |
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Mount Kenya National Park (), established in 1949, protects the region surrounding Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. 1,300 km² of the park is a forest reserve with 715 km² above the 3000m (10,500ft) tree line. The park was designated a World Heritage Site in 1997.
At lower altitudes Colobus and other monkeys and Cape Buffalo are prevalent. Some larger mammals such as elephants range up to 4,500 m (15,000ft).
A small portion of this park's borders near heavy populations have electrified fences to keep the elephants out of the surrounding farmland. Volcanic sediment in the surrounding region's soil and the huge volume of fresh water coming down the slopes makes the area particularly favorable for agriculture.
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