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The Chapada Diamantina National Park (Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina in Portuguese) is a 152,000 hectare national park in the Chapada Diamntina (literaly Diamond Highlands) region of the Brazillian state of Bahia. The park is located approximatley 400 kilometres inland from Salvador, the capital city of Bahia.
History of the Park
The park was created in the 1980s in response to growing ecotourism
Geography of the Park
The Park is in a semi-arid region, however has no shortage of water, from the many rivers and streams. On Average the Altitude of the Park is between 800 and 1000 metres above sea level, although parts are as high as 2000 metres above. The Park is typified by hills, mountains, valleys and monoliths, with few plains.
Geology of the Park
The Park has many cave systems formed by the rivers that run through the region. Several of these rivers run red due to impurites in the water. Both gold and diamonds have been found in the park.
Flora and Fauna of the Park
The flora and fauna of the park is higly varied. Although there are few large mammals there are a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, and small mammals. The flora is mainly small scrubland bushes, orchids and cactus.
Pricipal cities and towns in and near the Park
External links
http://www.braziltourism.org/14greendest6.shtml
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