João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park

Coordinates: 10°57′02″N 15°42′43″W / 10.95063°N 15.71182°W / 10.95063; -15.71182 The Joao Vieira-Poilao Islands Marine National Park is found in Guinea-Bissau. It was established on 1 August 2000. This site is 495.00 km².^[1] A chain of islands off the south coast of Guinea-Bissau, four of them are in the Bijagos Archipelago including João Vieira, Cavalo, Maio and Poilão, it contains the country's southernmost point, at 10°51'53"N,15°43'36"W. Sea turtles are dominant in the park area.

Joao Vieira-Poilao Islands Marine National Park
Area	495.00 km²
Created	2000

References

National Parks of Guinea-Bissau

Cacheu River Cantanhez Forest João Vieira Lagoas Cufada Orango Islands

Bolama Region

Bolama (capital)

Sectors	Bolama Bubaque Caravela

Islands	Bissagos Islands: Bolama Bubaque Carache Caravela Enu Formosa Galinhas João Viera Maio Meneque Orango Orangozinho Roxa Rubane Soga Unhacomo Uno Uracane

Parks	Orango Islands National Park Joao Vieira Poilao Islands Marine National Park

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