Protected Area · Oman
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is a protected area in Oman, covering 6,795,388 acres (2,749,998 ha), established in 1994.
Protected Area · Oman
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Oman |
| Area | 6,795,388 acres (2,749,998 ha) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 19.7000° N, 57.0000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
Al Wusta Wildlife Reserve, formerly called Arabian Oryx Sanctuary, is a nature reserve in the Omani central desert and coastal hills. In a much larger form it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. On 28 June 2007, it became the first site to be removed from the World Heritage Site register. UNESCO cited Oman's decision to reduce the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary by 90% after oil was found at the site, and the decline of the Arabian oryx population from 450 individuals in 1996 to 65 in 2007 as a result of poaching and habitat destruction. At that time, only four mating pairs remained.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Duqm International Airport (DQM) · Duqm, Oman · 43.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Oman
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arabian Oryx Sanctuary?
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is in Oman (19.7000° N, 57.0000° E).
When was Arabian Oryx Sanctuary established?
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary was established in 1994, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Arabian Oryx Sanctuary?
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary covers 6,795,388 acres (2,749,998 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2015257 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Wusta_Wildlife_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).