Abughilan National Park

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Abughilan National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
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Location Libya
Coordinates 32°15′54″N13°01′48″E / 32.265°N 13.030°E / 32.265; 13.030 Coordinates: 32°15′54″N13°01′48″E / 32.265°N 13.030°E / 32.265; 13.030 [1]
Area40 km2 (15 sq mi)
Established1992

Abughilan National Park is a national park of Libya. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 4,000 hectares (9,900 acres). [2]

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