Knysna National Lake Area
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Knysna National Lake Area
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| location | South Africa |
| Geographical location | 34 ° 3 ' S , 23 ° 2' E |
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| administration | National Park Service |
The Knysna National Lake was a National Park in South Africa , surrounded by dense forests, lakes and beaches. The city of Knysna gave the park its name. On March 6, 2009, he went up in the Garden Route National Park .
fauna
The then national park was dominated by the lagoon , which is connected to the Indian Ocean by the jagged rocks of the Knysna Heads . It is the habitat of the seahorse of the same name and a large number of marine animals and plants. Sandbanks and salt marshes offer many living things a rich supply of food.
economy
For centuries ivory and gold have been exported through the port of Knysna and the lagoon. Wood is still shipped from here. In addition, tourism occupies an important place.
photos
Knysna Heads
View of the lagoon
Web links and sources
- The National Park Service website (English)
- Proclamation of the Garden Route National Park (English)