Namaqua National Park | |
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![]() Spring flowers in the park | |
![]() Location of the park | |
Location | Northern Cape, South Africa |
Nearest city | Kamieskroon |
Coordinates | 30°2′36″S 17°35′10″E / 30.04333°S 17.58611°E |
Area | 1,368.18 km2 (528.26 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 2001[1] |
Governing body | South African National Parks |
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Namaqua National Park is a South African national park situated on the edge of the Atlantic coast of Namaqualand, an area covering 55,000 km2 located within the semi-desert Succulent Karoo biome.[2][3] This biome is a biodiversity hotspot with the largest concentration of succulent plants in the world.[3] The park also has an arid environment with succulent plants.[4] The park was created to protect its flowers.[5] During the spring, wildflowers bloom there in a spectacular fashion.[3] The park's main tourist attraction is this abundant spring bloom of brightly coloured wildflowers.[4][6]
It has an area of more than 1300 km2. It is approximately 495 km north of Cape Town and 22 km northwest of Kamieskroon.[2]
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