Banc d’Arguin National Park
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 | bancdarguin_map_sm.jpg[150×216] Site map Click on map for larger view Publishing origin |
 | banc_darguin01.jpg[468×326] Where Sahara meets the ocean The national park of Banc d'Arguin stretches about 160 km along the Atlantic coast, covering more than 12,000 km² of surface. There are about 280 species of birds here, and all together Publishing origin |
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 | banc-d-arguin-001.jpg[283×212] are fairly similar all year, with a mean monthly minimum in December of 8°C and maximum in September of 34°C (Monod, 1977). Vegetation : The park lies at the junction between the Afrotropical and Palaearctic biogeographic realms. The Publishing origin |
 | banc-d-arguin-002.jpg[283×212] seaweeds, covering a total area of between 600 to 800 sq.km and favourable habitat for the reproduction and development of fish. Fauna : Of the estimated seven million wading birds which use the Atlantic flyway, approximately 30% spends the winter at Banc Publishing origin |
 | banc-d-arguin-004.jpg[283×212] Fish are one of the most important components of the fauna. The shallow tidal flats act as important breeding and nursery areas. Cultural Heritage : Archaeological sites of the Neolithic period and vestiges of the Almoravide civilisation are found on a number Publishing origin |
 | banc-d-arguin-005.jpg[283×212] (the Ramsar site covers 1,173,000 ha). Land Tenure : Government Altitude : 5 m below sea-level to 15 m Physical Features : The park provides a unique example of a transition zone between the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. It is Publishing origin |
 | Arguin_TMO_2006336_tn.jpg[164×120] Banc d'Arguin National Park Publishing origin |
 | banc-d-arguin-007.jpg[283×188] more desertified. The Baie du Levrier and the harbour of Nouadhibou have become important bases for international fishing fleets. Visitors and Visitor Facilities : The area was closed for access up to 1986 and considered unsuitable for large-scale tourism. Publishing origin |
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