Masoala National Park, in northeast
Madagascar, is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in
Sava Region and a part in
Analanjirofo. Created in 1997, the park protects 2,300 square kilometres of
rainforest and 100 square kilometres of marine parks. The Masoala peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its huge size, and variety of habitats. Altogether, the park protects tropical rainforest, coastal forest, flooded forest,
marsh, and
mangrove. Three marine parks protect
coral reefs and a dazzling array of marine life.