El-Kouf National Park, Mediterranean national park near Bayda, Libya
El-Kouf National Park extends across 35,000 hectares of coastline, limestone cliffs, and maquis shrubland in northeastern Libya, following Wadi el-Kouf river course.
The national park, established in 1975 as part of Libya's first conservation initiatives, marked the beginning of protected areas in the country after 1969.
The park's location in the Jabal al Akhdar region represents a traditional crossroads between Mediterranean coastal life and inland mountain communities.
Visitors can reach the park through nearby towns, with the main entrance located 19 kilometers from Al Bayda and 180 kilometers northeast of Benghazi.
The protected area contains 90 percent of Libya's native plant species and provides nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles along its 20-kilometer coastline.
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: 32.74333,21.20500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:15
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