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Banc d'Arguin National Park

Mauritania
Date of Inscription: 1989
Criteria: (ix)(x)
Core zone: 1200000 ha
Nouadhibou and Azefal
N20 14 4.992 W16 6 32.004
Ref: 506

Brief Description

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.