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St. Catherine Reserve:
St. Catherine region has been announced a natural reserve in
1988. It has an area of 5750 km2, at a distance of 550 km from
Cairo. It is characterized by the highest mountain tops in
Egypt, where it became the attraction of tourists from all over
the world for it has abundant natural wealth and cultural
heritage. It has a natural habitat for several biological plants
and animals.
Nabq Reserve:
Nabq has been announced a natural reserve in 1992. It has an
area of 600 km2, at a distance of 500 km from Cairo. It is
characterized by the coral reefs, sea and wildlife creatures, and
high density mangrove forests. It includes animals such as
deer, ibex, hyena, reptiles and many migratory and resident
birds.
Abu Galoum Reserve:
Abu Galoum has been announced a natural reserve in 1992. It
has an area of 500 km2, at a distance of 600 km from Cairo. It
includes various environmental systems of coral reefs, sea
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