last edited Aug 19, 2020
Geography and Environment of Tunisia
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Natural Regions
There are around fifteen national parks and as many nature reserves in the country. Among the most "interesting" natural sites for tourism are:
In the north
- Chambi National Park: a large high-altitude park near the Algerian border.
- Ichkeul National Park: located near Bizerte, this UNESCO-listed site consists of marshes, a lake, and small mountains that are home to many bird species.
In the south
- Chott el-Jerid: Tunisia’s most famous *chott* (a saltwater expanse in the desert). Visitors come for its landscapes and the surrounding oases (Nefta, Tozeur, etc.).
- Selja Gorge: a stunning canyon north of Chott el-Jerid, best explored aboard the *Lézard Rouge*, a tourist train departing from Metlaoui.
- Great Eastern Erg: the Saharan region of Tunisia, known for its dunes and oases. It has become a major tourist destination.
- Jbil National Park: the largest Tunisian park, southeast of Chott el-Jerid. It features a mix of vast dunes and rocky formations, home to gazelles, fennecs, and numerous bird species.
- Sidi Toui National Park: a beautiful blend of dunes and steppes near the Libyan border.