Banc d'Arguin National Park World Heritage Site

Official name

Banc d'Arguin National Park | UNESCO

Country

Mauritania | Map

Continent

Africa

Location

Nouadhibou and Azefal
20.2347° Lat, -16.1088° Lon | Map

Code

506

Time Zone

Africa/Nouakchott (GMT, +0000)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1989. Fringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. The contrast between the harsh desert environment and the biodiversity of the marine zone has resulted in a land- and seascape of outstanding natural significance. A wide variety of migrating birds spend the winter there. Several species of sea turtle and dolphin, used by the fishermen to attract shoals of fish, can also be found.