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Chambi National Park
Chambi National Park is a national park in Tunisia, established in 1980, covering 67 km² (26 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Tunisia's 17 national parks.
- Area
- 67 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TEE · 59 km
Nearest airports to Chambi National Park
- 1 TEE59 kmstraight line
- 2 TOE148 kmstraight line
- 3Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBE186 kmstraight lineEnfidha, Tunisia
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Tébessi, AlgeriaMore about Chambi National Park
Chambi National Park is one of 17 national parks in Tunisia. It covers 67 km² (6,723 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #5 largest national park in Tunisia (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Tunisia (the first dates from 1977). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Chambi National Park
The closest airport is Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE), about 59 km away — around 1 h 17 min by car; alternatively Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE, 148 km). Other national parks within reach include Jebel Mghilla National Park, Jebel Orbata National Park, Bou-Hedma National Park and Jebel Serj National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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