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Skeleton Coast
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Skeleton Coast
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This is the northern part of the Namib Desert. Particularly inhospitable, this coast (a designated natural park) is littered with whale skeletons (hence the name) and shipwrecks.
Overview of the Skeleton Coast
This is the northern part of the Namib Desert. Particularly inhospitable, this coast (a designated natural park) is littered with whale skeletons (hence the name) and shipwrecks.
Key Details
- Type of place: national park.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Area: 16,845 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
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