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Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves

French: Réserves naturelles de l'Aïr et du Ténéré
The Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves is a World Heritage site in Niger defined by the UNESCO in 1991 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing location.
It is on position 487 (561, 861, 187) in our monthly survey..

"This is the largest protected area in Africa, covering some 7.7 million ha, though the area considered a protected sanctuary constitutes only one-sixth of the total area. It includes the volcanic rock mass of the Aïr, a small Sahelian pocket, isolated as regards its climate and flora and fauna, and situated in the Saharan desert of Ténéré. The reserves boast an outstanding variety of landscapes, plant species and wild animals."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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