National Park · Ethiopia
Simien Mountains National Park
Simien Mountains National Park is a national park in Ethiopia, covering 33,606 acres (13,600 ha), established in 1969.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ethiopia |
| Area | 33,606 acres (13,600 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Highest point | Ras Dashen — 4,533 m (14,872 ft) |
| Coordinates | 13.1833° N, 38.0667° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Simien Mountains National Park
Simien Mountains National Park is the largest national park in Ethiopia. Located in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, its territory covers the highest parts of the Simien Mountains and includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia. It is home to a number of endangered species, including the Ethiopian wolf and the walia ibex, a wild goat found nowhere else in the world. The gelada baboon and the caracal, a cat, also occur within the Simien Mountains. More than 50 species of birds inhabit the park, including the bearded vulture, or lammergeier, with its 3-metre (10 ft) wingspan.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Gondar Airport (GDQ) · Azezo, Ethiopia · 62.6 miles away
- Axum Airport (AXU) · Axum, Ethiopia · 81.7 miles away
- Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) · Mekele, Ethiopia · 100.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Simien Mountains National Park?
Simien Mountains National Park is in Ethiopia (13.1833° N, 38.0667° E).
When was Simien Mountains National Park established?
Simien Mountains National Park was established in 1969, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Simien Mountains National Park?
Simien Mountains National Park covers 33,606 acres (13,600 ha).
What is the highest point in Simien Mountains National Park?
The highest point is Ras Dashen, at 4,533 metres (14,872 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q504315 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simien_Mountains_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).