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Volcanoes National Park
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Volcanoes National Park
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This is the country’s main attraction, with its volcanoes and, above all, the mountain gorilla populations living in this high-altitude forest site. It’s also where the research centre founded by Dian Fossey is located. Hiking is possible here.
Overview of Volcanoes National Park
This is the main attraction of Rwanda with its volcanoes and, above all, the mountain gorilla populations that live in this high-altitude forest site. It’s also where the research centre founded by Dian Fossey is located. Hiking is possible here.
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- Type of place: national park.
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- Area: 130 km².
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