What coastal national park located south of Marsa Alam in the Eastern Desert protects coastal mangroves, dugong and sea turtle habitats, and the ancient emerald mines of Mons Smaragdus?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Wadi El Gemal National Park
- Step 1: Wadi El Gemal ('Valley of the Camels') National Park extends from the Red Sea Hills down to coral reefs and coastal islands.
- Step 2: It protects rare sea grass beds populated by endangered dugongs (sea cows) and green turtles, alongside the Pharaonic and Roman emerald mines of Sikait (Mons Smaragdus).
Answer
Wadi El Gemal National Park.
Why not the others: 'Zaranik' is in North Sinai; 'Burullus' is a Delta lagoon; 'Qattara' is a northern desert depression.
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