Satellite views of Iona National Park - Angola

Satellite views of Iona National Park - Angola

Handout photo dated on July 3, 2025 shows Situated in the south-western corner of Angola, the Iona National Park marks the northernmost reach of the Namib Desert, believed to be the oldest desert on Earth. Spanning 15,150 km², Iona forms part of one of the world’s largest transfrontier conservation areas, linking with the Skeleton Coast National Park and the Namib Partial Reserve to cover nearly 50,000 km². Public initiatives to restore the Iona National Park are underway, focusing on conservation, community engagement, and species reintroduction. These activities are transforming the park into a model of sustainable coexistence between people and nature. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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