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Biosphere Reserve Information |
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Cuba
PENÍNSULA DE GUANAHACABIBES
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General Description |
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Major ecosystem type |
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Tropical dry or deciduous forest including coastal/marine component |
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Major habitats & land cover types |
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Semi-deciduous forest with Byrsonima roigii, Callicarpa roigii, Eugenia roigii etc.; evergreen forest; mangrove; marshland; coastal scrublands; rocky habitats; sand dunes; coral reefs; marine habitats; agroecosystems with tobacco, fruits etc.; pasture land |
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Location |
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21°41' to 22°03'N; 84°10' to 84°57'W |
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Area (hectares) |
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Total |
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119,189 |
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Core area(s) |
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34,856 (of which marine: 16,400) |
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Buffer zone(s) |
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73,635 (of which marine: 3,424) |
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Transition area(s) when given |
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10,698 |
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Altitude (metres above sea level) |
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0 to +25 |
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Year designated |
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1987
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Administrative authorities |
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Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA)
Ministerio de la Agricultura (MINAGRI)
Ministerio del Turismo |