Gabal Elba National Park, National park in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
The park spans 35,600 square kilometers, featuring coral reefs, mangrove coastlines, desert plains, and mountain ranges with peaks reaching 1,435 meters.
The mountain formations within the park emerged 550 million years ago when magma pushed through the surface, creating the current geological structure.
The name Gabal Elba translates to Box Mountain in Arabic, reflecting the local language and geographical understanding of the region.
Visitors require specific permits to enter the park and may need a police escort due to its location near the Sudanese border.
The mountain summit functions as a mist oasis, supporting 458 plant species, which represents 25 percent of all documented plant species in Egypt.
Location: Red Sea Governorate
Inception: 1986
GPS coordinates: 22.90000,35.34000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:42
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