Aïr and Ténére, Niger. A Wilderness of Sand and Rock
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This is the largest protected area in Africa, covering some 19 million acres. The area considered as a protected sanctuary is only one-sixth of the total area. It includes the volcanic rock mass of the Aïr, a small Sahelian pocket, isolated as regards its climate and flora and fauna in the Saharan desert of Ténéré. The reserve boasts an outstanding variety of landscapes, plant species and wild animals.
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