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National Parks in Libya
Libya has 6 national parks covering about 514 km² in total. The largest is El-Kouf National Park (350 km²); the oldest, El-Kouf National Park, dates from 1975.
El-Kouf National Park350 km² · since 1975
Algharabolli National Park80 km² · since 1992
Abughilan National Park40 km² · since 1992
El Naggaza National Park40 km² · since 1993
Surman National Park4.0 km² · since 1992
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National parks in Libya at a glance
Libya has 6 national parks covering about 514 km² — roughly 0.03% of the country's 1,759,540 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 91% of that area.
Largest national parks
- El-Kouf National Park — 350 km², since 1975
- Algharabolli National Park — 80 km², since 1992
- Abughilan National Park — 40 km², since 1992
- El Naggaza National Park — 40 km², since 1993
- Surman National Park — 4.0 km², since 1992
Oldest national parks
- El-Kouf National Park — established 1975
- Algharabolli National Park — established 1992
- Abughilan National Park — established 1992
- Surman National Park — established 1992
- El Naggaza National Park — established 1993
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Libya?
Libya has 6 national parks covering about 514 km² in total. The largest is El-Kouf National Park (350 km²); the oldest, El-Kouf National Park, dates from 1975.
What are the largest national parks in Libya?
El-Kouf National Park (350 km²), Algharabolli National Park (80 km²), Abughilan National Park (40 km²), El Naggaza National Park (40 km²) and Surman National Park (4.0 km²).
How much of Libya is national park?
About 0.03% of the country — 514 km² of national parks out of 1,759,540 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Libya?
El-Kouf National Park, established in 1975, followed by Algharabolli National Park (1992), Abughilan National Park (1992) and Surman National Park (1992).