Suakin Archipelago National Park

Suakin Archipelago National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
A map of Sudan showing the location of the Suakin Archipelago National Park

The Suakin Archipelago National Park shown within Sudan

Location Red Sea, Sudan
Nearest city Suakin
Coordinates 18°44′19″N 38°29′17″E / 18.738606°N 38.488169°E / 18.738606; 38.488169Coordinates: 18°44′19″N 38°29′17″E / 18.738606°N 38.488169°E / 18.738606; 38.488169
Area 1,500 square kilometres (580 sq mi)
World Heritage Site link

The Suakin Archipelago is a large group of islets found in Sudan in the Red Sea, which has been proposed for IUCN category II, national park. This site covers an area of about 1,500 square kilometres (580 sq mi).[1]

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