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Gilf Kebir National Park
Gilf Kebir National Park is a national park in Egypt, established in 2007, covering 48,533 km² (18,739 sq mi). It is the largest of Egypt's 10 national parks. Gilf Kebir National Park, New Valley, Egypt.
- Area
- 48,533 km²
- Established
- 2007
- Nearest airport
- AKF · 260 km
Nearest airports to Gilf Kebir National Park
- 1 AKF260 kmstraight line
Kufra, LibyaMore about Gilf Kebir National Park
Gilf Kebir National Park is one of 10 national parks in Egypt — Gilf Kebir National Park, New Valley, Egypt. It covers 48,533 km² (4,853,300 ha) — about 30.9 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Egypt (51.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2007, 19 years ago — the first national parks in Egypt date back to 1983.
Visiting Gilf Kebir National Park
The closest airport is Kufra Airport (AKF), about 260 km away — around 5 h 38 min by car.
Frequently asked questions
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