Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves

World Heritage

Niger

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This is the largest protected area in Africa, covering approximately 7.7 million hectares, but only one-sixth of the total area is considered protected. The reserve includes the Aïr Volcanic Massif, a small area in the Sahel region that is isolated in terms of climate, flora and fauna, located in the Sahara Desert in Ténéré. The reserve has a rich diversity of landscapes, plant species and wildlife.

# Plants and animals

# Africa

# Sahara Desert

# 7.7 million hectares

# Mount Ayir

# Sahel region