Théniet El Had National Park

Théniet El Had National Park
Théniet El Had National Park
	Inside a forest within the park
Highest point
Peak	Ras el Braret
Elevation	1,787 m (5,863 ft)
Geography
Country	Algeria
IUCN category II (national park)
	EL MEDDAD National Park in Algeria
Location	Tissemsilt Province, Algeria
Nearest city	Théniet El Haâd
Coordinates	35°40′N 01°49′E / 35.667°N 1.817°ECoordinates: 35°40′N 01°49′E / 35.667°N 1.817°E
Area	36.16 km2 (13.96 sq mi)
Established	1983 (Protected from 1929)

The Théniet El Had National Park is one of the 10 national parks of Algeria. It is located in Tissemsilt Province, named after Théniet El Haâd, a town near this park.

Description[]

It has several forests, and it is located in the foothills of the highest peak (1.985 meter/ 6.512 feet high) of the Ouarsenis mountain chain in the Tell Atlas; home to a diversified flora and fauna. The park is a popular hiking destination for many Algerians.

Seventeen species of mammals live in the park, nine of which are protected, also 27 bird species live here, of which 60% are actively breeding here.^[1]

References[]

^ "Explore Algeria's Théniet El Had National Park". Algeria.com. Retrieved 2021-02-16.

External links[]

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[1] "Explore Algeria's Théniet El Had National Park". Algeria.com. Retrieved 2021-02-16.

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