Yangambi
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tshopo Province
Yangambi
LocationDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Tshopo Province
RegionTshopo Province
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates0.7670°, 24.4330°
Established1976
Area2350
Nearest CityYangambi (1 mi)
Major CityKisangani (60 mi)
About Yangambi
Yangambi Biosphere Reserve is a crucial site for scientific research of tropical ecosystems. The reserve contains extensive botanical collections and research facilities dating back to colonial times. It protects important tropical forest ecosystems and serves as a center for the study of African tropical agriculture and forestry.