Algharabolli National Park
Karabolli National Park
Map showing the location of Algharabolli National Park
Map showing the location of Algharabolli National Park
LocationLibya
Nearest cityTripoli
Coordinates32°47′02″N 13°46′59″E / 32.784°N 13.783°E / 32.784; 13.783
Area80 km2 (31 sq mi)
Established1992

Algharabolli National Park, also Karabolli National Park, is a national park of Libya close to Tripoli, and right next to Al-Garabulli. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres). [1]

Flora and fauna

The park houses freshwater streams from springs as well as coastal areas on the mediterranean sea. It's well known for beautiful beaches, sand dunes and the sheer cliffs. The designated bird sanctuary hosts over 1000 species of birds, hyenas and seals.

References

  1. Bouras, Essam M. "National parks and reserves" (PDF). Head, of protected area & biodiversity section,Nature conservation Dept, Environment General Authority, Convention on Biological Diversity. Retrieved 26 March 2013.


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