Libya · national park
Abughilan National Park
Abughilan National Park is a national park in Libya, established in 1992, covering 40 km² (15 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Libya's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 40 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MJI · 74 km
Nearest airports to Abughilan National Park
- 1 MJI74 kmstraight line
- 2 DJE276 kmstraight line
- 3 SFA348 kmstraight line
Mellita, TunisiaMore about Abughilan National Park
Abughilan National Park is one of 6 national parks in Libya. It covers 40 km² (4,000 ha) — about 68% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #3 largest national park in Libya (7.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Libya date back to 1975. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Abughilan National Park
The closest airport is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), about 74 km away — around 1 h 36 min by car; alternatively Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE, 276 km). Other national parks within reach include Rajma National Park, Surman National Park (4 km²), Algharabolli National Park (80 km²) and El Naggaza National Park (40 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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