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.