Libya · national park
El-Kouf National Park
El-Kouf National Park is a national park in Libya, established in 1975, covering 350 km² (135 sq mi). It is the largest of Libya's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 350 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LAQ · 70 km
Nearest airports to El-Kouf National Park
- 1 LAQ70 kmstraight line
- 2 BEN113 kmstraight line
- 3 CHQ412 kmstraight line
Souda, GreeceMore about El-Kouf National Park
El-Kouf National Park is one of 6 national parks in Libya. It covers 350 km² (35,000 ha) — about 3.3 times the size of Paris, making it the largest national park in Libya (68.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1975, 51 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Libya. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting El-Kouf National Park
The closest airport is Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ), about 70 km away — around 1 h 31 min by car; alternatively Benina International Airport (BEN, 113 km). Other national parks within reach include Samaria National Park (49 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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