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  • Wadi El Gemal - Hamata National Park

  • Wadi El Gemal - Hamata National Park

    Wadi El Gemal - Hamata National Park is a national park and nature reserve located in the south of the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt. The reserve is characterized by the diversity of ecosystems between the Wadi El-Gemal Basin, Hamata Mountain, and the coastal areas, as well as the geological and natural features of aesthetic value.
    As for the coastal area, it is characterized by the widespread of mangrove forests, in addition to the presence of coral reefs rich in fish. The reserve also includes five islands, including Wadi El-Gemal, where these islands constitute a fertile habitat for the breeding of many types of birds, in addition to the presence of sea grasses, which are important sources of food for the endangered dugong and green turtle.
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    Wadi El Gemal - Hamata National Park