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Sperrgebiet

Namibia

Sperrgebiet

LocationNamibia
RegionKaras
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-26.7170°, 15.3330°
Established2004
Area26000
Nearest CityLüderitz (20 mi)
Major CityWindhoek (450 mi)
Entrance Fee1.5

About Sperrgebiet

Sperrgebiet means 'prohibited area' in German, as it was originally a diamond mining area. The park contains some of the most unique desert flora in the world. It encompasses a variety of landscapes from coastal desert to mountain ranges.