UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 1978
Simien National Park
Overview
Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500 m. The park is home to some extremely rare animals such as the Gelada baboon, the Simien fox and the Walia ibex, a goat found nowhere else in the world.
About Simien National Park
Simien Mountains National Park is the largest national park in Ethiopia. Located in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, its territory covers the highest parts of the Simien Mountains and includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia.
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Ethiopia
- ISO Codes
- ET
- Area
- 13,600 ha
- Coordinates
- 13.1833, 38.0667
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