Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve was created in 1997.

Karst Limestone

The Tsingy de Bemaraha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Madagascar known for its unique limestone rock formations. The name "Tsingy" translates to "where one cannot walk barefoot" due to the sharp limestone pinnacles. It is home to diverse flora and fauna, including several endemic species. Visiting the site requires a guide to navigate the challenging terrain and preserve the delicate ecosystem.

The biggest bog in the world is the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, located in Madagascar. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to unique limestone formations and diverse ecosystems. However, when specifically referring to bogs, the largest is the vast peatland area in the Siberian tundra of Russia, which covers millions of hectares and plays a significant role in global carbon storage.

Tsingy Bemaraha, located in Madagascar, is formed primarily through a combination of limestone erosion and geological processes. Over millions of years, acidic rainwater has dissolved the limestone, creating deep fissures and sharp, needle-like rock formations known as "tsingy." This unique karst landscape is characterized by its rugged pinnacles and is often surrounded by dense forest, resulting from the interplay of erosion, tectonic activity, and climatic conditions. The area is also notable for its rich biodiversity, making it a significant natural site.

Tsingy de Namoroka Strict Nature Reserve was created in 1927.

De Maasduinen National Park was created in 1996.

Pan de Azúcar National Park was created in 1985.

Nevado de Toluca National Park was created in 1936.

De Groote Peel National Park was created in 1993.

Cabo de Hornos National Park was created in 1945.

Lagunas de Montebello National Park was created in 1959.

De Alde Feanen National Park was created in 2006.

Altos de Nsork National Park was created in 2000.

Picos de Europa National Park was created in 1918.

The area of De Maasduinen National Park is 45 square kilometers.

Caldera de Taburiente National Park was created in 1954.

Bemaraha woolly lemur was created in 2005.

Lagunas de Zempoala National Park was created on 1936-11-27.

Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park was created in 1941.

Médanos de Coro National Park was created on 1974-02-06.

Cumbres de Monterrey National Park was created on 1939-11-24.

Lago de Camécuaro National Park was created on 1941-12-08.

Sierra de las Quijadas National Park was created in 1991.

The area of De Groote Peel National Park is 13.4 square kilometers.

The area of Cabo de Hornos National Park is 631.0 square meters.

Cumbres de Majalca National Park was created on 1939-09-01.

The area of De Alde Feanen National Park is 25 square kilometers.

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park was created on 1936-04-23.

The area of Sierra de Agalta National Park is 207.85 square kilometers.

Sierra de Agalta National Park was created on 1987-01-01.

Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park was created in 1971.

Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park was created in 1935.

Campo de los Alisos National Park was created in 1995.

Farallones de Cali National Natural Park was created in 1968.

The area of Alberto de Agostini National Park is 14,600.0 square meters.

The area of Montaña de Yoro National Park is 154.8 square kilometers.

Montaña de Yoro National Park was created on 1987-01-01.

The area of Cerro Azul de Copán National Park is 154.6 square kilometers.

Cerro Azul de Copán National Park was created on 1987-01-01.

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park was created in 1955.

The area of Sierra de las Quijadas National Park is 1,500,000.0 square meters.

Desierto de los Leones National Park was created on 2005-04-25.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park was created in 1964.

The area of Campo de los Alisos National Park is 100,000.0 square meters.

The area of Farallones de Cali National Natural Park is 2,052 square kilometers.

The area of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is 141 square kilometers.

The area of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is 3,830 square kilometers.

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park was created on 1947-04-26.

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park was created on 1973-11-16.