Diawling National Park

Diawling National Park
Map showing the location of Diawling National Park
Map showing the location of Diawling National Park
LocationMauritania
Coordinates16°22′N 16°23′W / 16.367°N 16.383°W / 16.367; -16.383
Area15,600 hectares (39,000 acres)
Official nameParc National du Diawling
Designated23 August 1994
Reference no.666[1]

The Diawling National Park lies in south west Mauritania around the Senegal River delta. During the rainy season, much of the park consists of large lakes. It is known for having over 220 species of identified birds, including pelicans, black storks, and flamingos, and also for its fish.

  1. ^ "Parc National du Diawling". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.

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