Considered sacred by locals, park hosts wildlife and 500 year old trees Concerned about illegal logging and pollution in Banco National Park in Ivory Coast's commercial capital Abidjan, authorities are erecting a concrete perimeter wall that they hope will preserve its distinctive ecosystem. Banco spans more than 34 square km (13 square miles) of western Abidjan, making it the second biggest urban park in the world, behind only Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca National Park. A built staircase is seen inside Banco National Park in Abidjan, Ivory Coast May 11, 2022. REUTERS/Luc Gnago Some of its wildlife, which includes monkeys, chimpanzees and 500-year-old trees, is considered sacred by locals, and its shady trails are a haven for hikers and bicycle riders from the city of 5 million's t...
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