states: [côte d'ivoire] [guinea]
category: natural
year: 1981
location: Région de Lola
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 7.6031800000, -8.3909700000
Located on the borders of Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, Mount Nimba rises above the surrounding savannah. Its slopes are covered by dense forest at the foot of grassy mountain pastures. They harbour an especially rich flora and fauna, with endemic species such as the viviparous toad and chimpanzees that use stones as tools.
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