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National parks · 17 parks

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Tunisia has 17 national parks covering about 8,208 km² in total. The largest is Sidi Toui National Park (6,315 km²); the oldest, Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park, dates from 1977.

Sidi Toui National Park Sidi Toui National Park6,315 km² · since 1993 Jebil National Park Jebil National Park1,500 km² · since 1994 Ichkeul National Park Ichkeul National Park126 km² · since 1980 Dghoumes National Park Dghoumes National Park80 km² · since 2010 Chambi National Park Chambi National Park67 km² · since 1980 Oued Zen National Park Oued Zen National Park67 km² · since 2010 El Feidja National Park El Feidja National Park28 km² · since 1980 Boukornine National Park Boukornine National Park19 km² · since 1987 Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park5.7 km² · since 1977 Bou-Hedma National Park Bou-Hedma National Parksince 1980 Jebel Chitana-Cape Negro National Park Jebel Chitana-Cape Negro National Parksince 2010 Jebel Mghilla National Park Jebel Mghilla National ParkNational park Jebel Orbata National Park Jebel Orbata National ParkNational park Jebel Serj National Park Jebel Serj National Parksince 2010 Jebel Zaghdoud National Park Jebel Zaghdoud National Parksince 2010 Jebel Zaghouan National Park Jebel Zaghouan National ParkNational park Senghar-Jabess National ParkNational park

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National parks in Tunisia at a glance

Tunisia has 17 national parks covering about 8,208 km² — roughly 5.0% of the country's 163,610 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 97% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. Sidi Toui National Park — 6,315 km², since 1993
  2. Jebil National Park — 1,500 km², since 1994
  3. Ichkeul National Park — 126 km², since 1980
  4. Dghoumes National Park — 80 km², since 2010
  5. Chambi National Park — 67 km², since 1980

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Tunisia?

Tunisia has 17 national parks covering about 8,208 km² in total. The largest is Sidi Toui National Park (6,315 km²); the oldest, Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park, dates from 1977.

What are the largest national parks in Tunisia?

Sidi Toui National Park (6,315 km²), Jebil National Park (1,500 km²), Ichkeul National Park (126 km²), Dghoumes National Park (80 km²) and Chambi National Park (67 km²).

How much of Tunisia is national park?

About 5.0% of the country — 8,208 km² of national parks out of 163,610 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Tunisia?

Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park, established in 1977, followed by Ichkeul National Park (1980), Chambi National Park (1980) and El Feidja National Park (1980).