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MPA's for the country Benin
MPA Site Name  Designation * international Designation 
Status  		 Date 
Designated 		 Total Area 
(km2) 
Basse Vallée de l'Ouémé, Lagune de Porto-Novo, Lac Wetland of International Importance
Ramsar Convention*
Designated

Designation Status: - Designated

Site is formally designated under national legislation / international convention
2000 916.0
Basse Vallée du Couffo, Lagune Côtiere, Chenal Aho Wetland of International Importance
Ramsar Convention*
Designated

Designation Status: - Designated

Site is formally designated under national legislation / international convention
2000 475.0






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              Please cite the database as:
              Wood, L. J. (2007). MPA Global: A database of the world's marine protected areas. Sea Around Us Project,
              UNEP-WCMC & WWF. www.mpaglobal.org
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