Mauritania National Parks - Complete List

SUMMARY FOR MAURITANIA:
• Total Parks: 2
• Parks Listed Below: Banc d'Arguin, Diawling
• Average Country Rating: 55/100

PARK NAME: Banc d'Arguin

Country: Mauritania

Park ID: 1860

AVERAGE RATING: 60/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Banc d'Arguin National Park is a major breeding site for migratory birds and features a diverse coastal ecosystem where the Sahara Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. The park consists of sand dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. It is home to millions of migratory birds and is an important breeding ground for numerous species of fish and marine mammals.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 74/100
2. INTENSITY 43/100
3. BEAUTY 67/100
4. GEOLOGY 37/100
5. PLANT LIFE 39/100
6. WILDLIFE 87/100
7. TRANQUILITY 88/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 33/100
9. SAFETY 63/100
10. HERITAGE 73/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Inchiri
Established: 1976
Area: 12000 km²
Annual Visitors: 1,000
Nearest City: Nouamghar (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Diawling

Country: Mauritania

Park ID: 1861

AVERAGE RATING: 49/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Diawling National Park is a wetland area in southern Mauritania, situated on the delta of the Senegal River. The park serves as an important habitat for migratory birds and features diverse ecosystems including mangroves, sand dunes, and flood plains. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Senegal River delta region.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 45/100
2. INTENSITY 30/100
3. BEAUTY 53/100
4. GEOLOGY 24/100
5. PLANT LIFE 45/100
6. WILDLIFE 72/100
7. TRANQUILITY 72/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 41/100
9. SAFETY 68/100
10. HERITAGE 39/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Trarza
Established: 1991
Area: 160 km²
Annual Visitors: 500
Nearest City: Keur Macene (12 mi)

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