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Morne Trois Pitons National Park
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Morne Trois Pitons National Park

毛恩特鲁瓦皮顿山国家公园

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World Heritage record

Luxuriant natural tropical forest blends with scenic volcanic features of great scientific interest in this national park centred on the 1,342-m-high volcano known as Morne Trois Pitons. With its precipitous slopes and deeply incised valleys, 50 fumaroles, hot springs, three freshwater lakes, a 'boiling lake' and five volcanoes, located on the park's nearly 7,000 ha, together with the richest biodiversity in the Lesser Antilles, Morne Trois Pitons National Park presents a rare combination of natural features of World Heritage value.

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QIDQ629436

Inception1975

Area6857 ha

Administrative areaQ784

WikipediaMorne Trois Pitons National Park

Chinese Wikipedia三峰山国家公园

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(viii)An outstanding record of Earth’s history, geological processes or significant landforms.
(x)The most important natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity.

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Brief Synthesis A rugged mountain range featuring steep volcanoes and deep canyons forms the natural spine of Dominica, a volcanic island of the Lesser Antilles.

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