Tonda Wildlife Management Area
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The Tonda Wildlife Management Area is a wetland of international importance[4] and the largest protected area in Papua New Guinea.[5] It is located in the south-western corner of the Western Province and is contiguous with Wasur National Park of Indonesia. It forms part of the Trans Fly savanna and grasslands ecoregion.
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Tonda Wildlife Management Area | |
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Location in New Guinea | |
Location | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
Nearest city | Merauke |
Coordinates | 9°00′05″S 141°32′40″E[1] |
Area | 5,900 km2 (2,300 sq mi) |
Established | 1975 |
Designated | 16 March 1993 |
Reference no. | 591[3] |
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