What are the main national parks in Jordan?
Jordan has around twenty protected natural sites, with the main ones being Dana Reserve (the largest), Mujib (the lowest in the world at 410m below sea level), Azraq Oasis, Dibbeen, Shaumari, Fifan, and Wadi Rum.
Essential nature reserves
- Dana Nature Reserve : the largest and most spectacular in Jordanian territory
- Mujib Nature Reserve : the lowest reserve in the world, located 410 meters below sea level
- Azraq Oasis : spring meeting point for many migratory bird species
- Dibbeen Nature Reserve : refuge for many endemic species, several of which are threatened with extinction
- Shaumari Nature Reserve : dedicated to the preservation of rare Jordanian species
- Fifan Nature Reserve : vital water point for animals in the surrounding desert
The jewel of the desert
Wadi Rum is a unique Jordanian wonder, offering a striking contrast between the green of endemic plants and the ocre red of its spectacular rocky reliefs.
Remember
Jordan thus protects around twenty natural sites in total, testifying to the ecological wealth of the kingdom and its commitment to the conservation of regional biodiversity.