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Naha's Manko swampland to be officially registered sanctuaryDate Posted: 1998-08-21 Ministry officials confirm that they already have agreements from Okinawa Prefecture, Naha City and Tomishiro Village. The formal recognition will be announced by the end of the month. Manko is a lake on Kokuba River located between Naha City and Tomishiro Village. It is the home for mangrove and about 70 species of birds. It was designated a specially protected area by the Environment Ministry last year because it is a sanctuary for many species of migratory birds. Officials at the ministry pointed out that because the area is located in the middle of heavily urbanized area, it is important to register it and give it an official status in order to preserve it to the future. |
   
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