Cote d'Ivoire - Parc national des Iles Ehotilé

The Ehotile Islands were erected as a National Park by Decree N074-1 79 of 25 April 1974 on the initiative of the local communities (unique case in Côte d'lvoire and even in West Africa). Natural environment The Ehotilé Islands National Park is a group of 6 islands (Assokomonobaha, Balouate, Meha, Nyamouan, Elouamin and the sacred island Bosson Assoun) located in the estuarine area on the east coast of Cote d'lvoire. This archipelago covers an area of ​​550 ha without counting the innumerable channels and other arms of lagoon which border it. According to the marine influence, the Ehotile Islands can be divided into two parts: - the first part includes the islands Assokomonobaha (or Assoko), Balouhaté, Elouamin, Meha and Nyamouan. These 5 islands are located in a strictly estuarine zone and form with three other islands a real delta just before the mouth of the lagoon complex Aby.