World Heritage Identification Number: 8
World Heritage since: 1980
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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Ichkeul National Park: A Vital Stopover Point for Migratory Birds
Ichkeul National Park, situated in northern Tunisia, is a significant destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, this protected area is renowned for its role as a critical stopover point for numerous migratory bird species during their annual migrations.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Ichkeul lake and wetland are a major stopover point for hundreds of thousands of migrating birds, such as ducks, geese, storks and pink flamingoes, who come to feed and nest there. Ichkeul is the last remaining lake in a chain that once extended across North Africa.
Encyclopedia Record: Lake Ichkeul
Lake Ichkeul is a lake in northern Tunisia, located 20 kilometres to Bizerte, the northernmost city in Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. The lake and wetlands of Ichkeul National Park are an important stopping-over point for hundreds of thousands of migrating birds each year. Among the lake's visitors are ducks, geese, storks, and pink flamingoes. Dam construction on the lake's feeder rivers has produced major changes to the ecological balance of the lake and wetlands.Additional Site Details
Area: 12,600 hectares
Coordinates: 37.16361 , 9.67472
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