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{{Short description| | {{Short description|National park in Egypt}} | ||
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{{Infobox Protected area | {{Infobox Protected area | ||
| name = White Desert National Park | | name = White Desert National Park | ||
| iucn_category = | | iucn_category = | ||
| | | image = Al Farafrah, New Valley Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (21).jpg | ||
| | | image_caption = Rock formations at White Desert National Park | ||
| map = Egypt | | map = Egypt | ||
| map_caption = Location in [[Egypt]] | | map_caption = Location in [[Egypt]] | ||
| location = {{cvt|570|km|mi}} southwest of Cairo | | location = {{cvt|570|km|mi}} southwest of Cairo | ||
| nearest_city = [[Farafra| | | nearest_city = [[Farafra|Qasr Al Farafra]] | ||
| coordinates = {{Coord|27|16|38.41|N|28|12|1.59|E|region:EG_type:landmark_dim:20|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{Coord|27|16|38.41|N|28|12|1.59|E|region:EG_type:landmark_dim:20|display=inline,title}} | ||
| area_km2 = 300 | | area_km2 = 300 | ||
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| established = | | established =2002 | ||
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'''Sahara el Beyda''', the '''White Desert Protected Area''', is a [[national park]] in [[Egypt]], first established as a protected area in 2002. It is located in the [[Farafra depression]], {{cvt|45|km|mi}} north of the town of [[Farafra, Egypt| | '''Sahara el Beyda''', the '''White Desert Protected Area''', is a [[national park]] in [[Egypt]], first established as a protected area in 2002. It is located in the [[Farafra depression]], {{cvt|45|km|mi}} north of the town of [[Farafra, Egypt|Qasr Al Farafra]]. Part of the park is in the Farafra Oasis ([[New Valley Governorate]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Welcome to White Desert |url=http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/portals/0/eeaaReports/protect/Leaflets/whitedesert-english.pdf |publisher=Parks Egypt |website=Ministry of Environment, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency |access-date=23 June 2021 |location=Cairo |archive-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103123917/https://www.eeaa.gov.eg/portals/0/eeaaReports/protect/Leaflets/whitedesert-english.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
The park is the site of large white [[chalk]] rock formations, created through erosion by wind and sand. It is also the site of cliffs (at the northern end of the Farafra Depression), sand dunes (part of the [[Great Sand Sea]]), as well as [[Wadi Hennis]] and oases at [[Ain El Maqfi]] and [[Ain El Wadi]]. | The park is the site of large white [[chalk]] rock formations, created through erosion by wind and sand. It is also the site of cliffs (at the northern end of the Farafra Depression), sand dunes (part of the [[Great Sand Sea]]), as well as [[Wadi Hennis]] and oases at [[Ain El Maqfi]] and [[Ain El Wadi]]. | ||
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White Desert National Park covers an area of {{cvt|300|km2|mi2}}. The highest point in the park is at El Qess Abu Said at {{cvt|353|m|ft}} above sea level, and the lowest is at Wadi Hennis at {{cvt|32|m|ft}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=White Desert National Park |publisher= Global Alliance of National Parks |location=Irving, TX|url=https://national-parks.org/egypt/white-desert |access-date=2021-02-25 |website=National Parks}}</ref> | White Desert National Park covers an area of {{cvt|300|km2|mi2}}. The highest point in the park is at El Qess Abu Said at {{cvt|353|m|ft}} above sea level, and the lowest is at Wadi Hennis at {{cvt|32|m|ft}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=White Desert National Park |publisher= Global Alliance of National Parks |location=Irving, TX|url=https://national-parks.org/egypt/white-desert |access-date=2021-02-25 |website=National Parks}}</ref> | ||
The park serves as the refuge for various animals, including the endangered [[ | The park serves as the refuge for various animals, including the endangered [[rhim gazelle]] and the vulnerable [[dorcas gazelle]], as well as [[Barbary sheep]]; [[jackal]]s; [[Rüppell's fox|Rüppell's]], [[Red fox|red]] and [[Fennec fox|fennec]] foxes; and the [[sand cat]]. | ||
==In popular culture== | |||
* In the [[Civilization VI: Gathering Storm|Gathering Storm]] expansion pack released in 2019 for the turn-based strategy game [[Civilization VI]], the Sahara el Beyda is featured as one of the Natural Wonders. | |||
* Parts of the video for the song “Suraj Hua Madhyam” from the Bollywood film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam” were shot here. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/en-us/topics/nature/protectorates/protectoratesdescription.aspx Ministry of Environment Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency - Natural Protectorates Description] | * [http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/en-us/topics/nature/protectorates/protectoratesdescription.aspx Ministry of Environment Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency - Natural Protectorates Description] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829071334/http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/en-us/topics/nature/protectorates/protectoratesdescription.aspx |date=2019-08-29 }} | ||
{{National Parks of Egypt}} | {{National Parks of Egypt}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:38, 25 February 2026
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Sahara el Beyda, the White Desert Protected Area, is a national park in Egypt, first established as a protected area in 2002. It is located in the Farafra depression, 45 km (28 mi) north of the town of Qasr Al Farafra. Part of the park is in the Farafra Oasis (New Valley Governorate).[1]
The park is the site of large white chalk rock formations, created through erosion by wind and sand. It is also the site of cliffs (at the northern end of the Farafra Depression), sand dunes (part of the Great Sand Sea), as well as Wadi Hennis and oases at Ain El Maqfi and Ain El Wadi.
White Desert National Park covers an area of 300 km2 (120 sq mi). The highest point in the park is at El Qess Abu Said at 353 m (1,158 ft) above sea level, and the lowest is at Wadi Hennis at 32 m (105 ft).[2]
The park serves as the refuge for various animals, including the endangered rhim gazelle and the vulnerable dorcas gazelle, as well as Barbary sheep; jackals; Rüppell's, red and fennec foxes; and the sand cat.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
- In the Gathering Storm expansion pack released in 2019 for the turn-based strategy game Civilization VI, the Sahara el Beyda is featured as one of the Natural Wonders.
- Parts of the video for the song “Suraj Hua Madhyam” from the Bollywood film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam” were shot here.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Welcome to White Desert" (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency. Cairo: Parks Egypt. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ↑ "White Desert National Park". National Parks. Irving, TX: Global Alliance of National Parks. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Ministry of Environment Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency - Natural Protectorates Description Archived 2019-08-29 at the Wayback Machine