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Location:
Longitude 37o40´ and 39o44´ E, Latitude 27o45´and 29o20´
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Area:
20,450 km2
Type:
Special Natural Reserve, Resource Use Reserve
Year of establishment:
1987
Objective:
Protect the biological diversity and natural habitats
of the area Protection and reintroduction of endangered
species Research, education, tourism and recreation.
Management:
National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development
(NCWCD)
Geographical aspects:
Six divisions: Alhawj, Almathaheer, Alasafia (according
to the city name), Aldafiha, Gurrb and Albraisiat (according
to the two mountains present there).
Flora:
A diversity of trees, shrubs and perennial plants.
Fauna:
A diversity of birds, mammals and reptiles. The Reem,
Gazella subgutturosa and other threatened species like
Canis lupus, Gazella doracas, Oryx leucoryx and Acinonyx
jubatus.
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