Upemba National Park

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Upemba National Park is a vast protected area in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, renowned for its rich biodiversity, wetlands, and savanna landscapes that support numerous wildlife species.

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Upemba National Park canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf national park
protected area
conservationStatus under pressure
contains Lake Upemba
Lualaba River
numerous small lakes
continent Africa
country Democratic Republic of the Congo
ecosystemType grassland
miombo woodland
savanna
wetlands
established 1939
governingBody Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature
hasBiodiversity high
hasClimate tropical
hasFauna antelope species
crocodile
hippopotamus
large mammals
various waterbirds
hasFlora miombo trees
savanna grasses
wetland vegetation
hasHumanPresence scattered fishing communities
hasLandscapeFeature lakes
marshes
rivers
seasonal floodplains
hasResearchActivity biodiversity surveys
hasTourismPotential birdwatching
wildlife viewing
IUCNCategory II
knownFor rich biodiversity
savanna landscapes
wetland habitats
languageUsed French
local Bantu languages
locatedIn Congo River basin
linked to: Congo River

Haut-Lomami Province
Lualaba Province
southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
partOf Upemba Depression
region Katanga region (historical)
linked to: Katanga region
threatenedBy armed conflict
illegal mining
poaching

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ICCN manages Upemba National Park
Kundelungu National Park near Upemba National Park