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Simien National Park
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NAME
Simien National Park
COUNTRY
Ethiopia
ADDRESS
North Gondar Debark, 1248, Ethiopia

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About Simien National Park
Simien National Park as the name suggests is a national park located in the northern part of Ethiopia. It was founded in the year 1969. The area covered by the park is more than 220 kilometers square. The park receives over twenty-five thousand visitors per year. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. It was added to the endangered list in a period from 1996 to 2017 when there was a gradual decrease in the population of native species.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Simien National Park

  • It is the largest national park throughout Ethiopia.
  • The area of the park has Ras Dashan which is the highest point all over the country.
    The area of the park has Ras Dashan which is the highest point all over the country.
  • The area is also known for the abundance of perforated basalt which serves as an important drainage basin.
    The area is also known for the abundance of perforated basalt which serves as an important drainage basin.
  • The river Mayshasha runs through the north to the south area of the park on rainy days.
    The river Mayshasha runs through the north to the south area of the park on rainy days.
  • A wide range of animal species is also found in the park which includes endangered species like the Ethiopian wolf, Walia ibex, and endemic species of wild goat which are found only in this area.
    A wide range of animal species is also found in the park which includes endangered species like the Ethiopian wolf, Walia ibex, and endemic species of
  • The park is also known for a wide range of plant species like giant lobelia (Lobelia rhynchopetalum), montane savannah and more. It is an important site for environmental education and conserving the natural habitat of various animal species. It is very necessary to protect the national heritage by providing sufficient funds and proper rules.
    The park is also known for a wide range of plant species like giant lobelia (Lobelia rhynchopetalum), montane savannah and more. It is an important si

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