Morne Trois Pitons National Park World Heritage Site

Official name

Morne Trois Pitons National Park | UNESCO

Country

Dominica | Map

Continent

North America

Location

South central part of the island
15.3311° Lat, -61.3066° Lon | Map

Code

814

Time Zone

America/Dominica (AST, -0400)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1997. 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.