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Explore Gbakole in Guinea
Gbakole in the region of Nzerekore Region is a town in Guinea - some 381 mi or ( 614 km ) East of Conakry , the country's capital city .
Current time in Gbakole is now 05:44 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Conakry " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: New Yekepa, Sanniquellie, Monrovia, Gbarnga, and Yamoussoukro. Since you are here already, make sure to check out New Yekepa . Where to go and what to see in Gbakole ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tounkarata
Tounkarata is a sub-prefecture in the Lola Prefecture in the Nzérékoré Region of south-eastern Guinea.
Located at 7.62 -8.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site in both Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. A further extension of the reserve to include areas in Liberia has also been proposed. The park includes significant portions of Mount Nimba, a geographically unique area with more than 200 endemic species. These species include multiple types of duikers, big cats, civets, Chimpanzees, and several types of viviparous toads.
Located at 7.60 -8.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Bossou
Bossou is a town and sub-prefecture in the Lola Prefecture in the Nzérékoré Region of south-eastern Guinea. Much of the sub prefecture consists of the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve.
Located at 7.65 -8.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Lola, Guinea
Lola is a town in the Forest Region of Guinea, lying near the Liberian border. It is the capital of Lola Prefecture and has a population 60,711 (2008 est). It is located near Mount Nimba, the highest peak in the nation. It is known for traditional medicine, cloth manufacture and as a home to the Timneh Parrot.
Located at 7.80 -8.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Yekepa
Yekepa is a town in northern Liberia, lying near the Guinean border. It was the base for Lamco's iron ore mining operation until it was destroyed in the First Liberian Civil War. Nearby Guesthouse Hill is one of the highest points in the nation. The community is home to the African Bible College University. Rehabilitation of the once prosperous mining town has now been taken up by Arcelor Mittal, the steel giant. The company received the green light in May 2007 after many a controversy.
Located at 7.58 -8.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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