Théniet El Had National Park
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 photo presenting a way to PARASOLE , inside the forêst
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| Country | Algeria |
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| Highest point | Ras el Braret |
| - elevation | 1.787 m (6 ft) |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Location | Tissemsilt Province, Algeria |
| Nearest city | Théniet El Haâd |
| Coordinates | 36°46′N 5°06′E / 36.767°N 5.1°ECoordinates: 36°46′N 5°06′E / 36.767°N 5.1°E |
| Area | 36,16 km² |
| Established | 1983 |
The Théniet El Had National Park is one of the 10 national parks of Algeria. It is located in Tissemsilt Province, named after Théniet El Haâd, a town near this park. It has several forests, and it is located in the foothills of the highest peak (1.985 meter/ 6.512 feet high) of the Ouarsenis, a mountain chain in the Tell Atlas; home to a diversified flora and fauna. It is a popular hiking destination for many Algerians.
[edit] External links
- (French) Official Website
- (French) Official website (dead link)
- Taza National Park on UNESCO.org(dead link)
- Park data on UNEP-WPMC (dead link)
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