Monday, May 10, 2010

El-Brolus Protected Area in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate

Date of announcement : 1998
Area : 460 km2
Type : wetlands protected area
Distance from Cairo : 300 km

El-Brolus lake is the second largest natural lagoon in Egypt . It has a number of environments including saline and cane swamps as well as sand plains. On the Lagoon shores there are high sand dunes. Each of these environments has its own soil characteristics. This reflects on the importance of these environments as a natural place for almost 135 amphibious plant species . The wetland environments have a significant role in receiving immigrating wild birds .

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