rainforests of the atsinanana
states: [madagascar]
category: natural
year: 2007
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: -14.4597222222, 49.7025000000
unesco id: 1257
world heritage site: 1257
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The Rainforests of the Atsinanana, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Madagascar, are a biodiversity hotspot renowned for their unique ecosystems and endemic species. These tropical rainforests host an exceptional array of flora and fauna, including rare lemurs and diverse plant life found nowhere else on Earth. Recognized for their global ecological significance, they face threats from deforestation and human activity, underscoring the need for conservation efforts.