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| Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve | |
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A karst limestone formation, known as tsingy in Malagasy
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  Location of Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve | |
| Location | Melaky Region, Madagascar |
| Nearest city | Antsalova |
| Coordinates | 18°40′S 44°45′E / 18.667°S 44.750°E / -18.667; 44.750 |
| Area | 834.11 km2 (322.05 sq mi) |
| Established | 31 December 1927 |
| Governing body | Madagascar National Parks |
| Official name | Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Designated | 1990 (14th session) |
| Reference no. | 494rev |
| Region | Africa |
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve (Malagasy: Tsingin'ny Bemaraha, French: Réserve naturelle intégrale du Tsingy de Bemaraha) is a nature reserve located near the western coast of MadagascarinMelaky Region. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 due to the unique geography, preserved mangrove forests, and wild bird and lemur populations.[1][2]
The southern end of the protected area was changed into the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in 1997, while the northern end of the protected area remains as a strict nature reserve (Réserve Naturelle Intégrale). Borders were most recently adjusted in 2011.
It is characterised by needle-shaped limestone formations, above cliffs over the Manambolo River.[3] The incredibly sharp limestone formations can cut through equipment and flesh easily, which makes traversing them extremely difficult. The word "Tsingy" is derived from a local word meaning "the place where one cannot walk barefoot".
Tourists can access the national park by road from Morondava, a town 150 km south of the park. Limited access is also possible from the town of Antsalova, which can be reached by plane from AntananarivoorMahajanga.
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