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El Naggaza National Park
El Naggaza National Park is a national park in Libya, established in 1993, covering 40 km² (15 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Libya's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 40 km²
- Established
- 1993
- Nearest airport
- MJI · 57 km
Nearest airports to El Naggaza National Park
- 1 MJI57 kmstraight line
- 2 DJE313 kmstraight line
- 3 LMP324 kmstraight line
Mellita, Tunisia
Lampedusa, ItalyMore about El Naggaza National Park
El Naggaza 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 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in Libya date back to 1975.
Visiting El Naggaza National Park
The closest airport is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE, 313 km). Other national parks within reach include Algharabolli National Park (80 km²), Abughilan National Park (40 km²), Surman National Park (4 km²) and Rajma National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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