Saturday, 18 October 2014

Jordanie, un royaume naturel à découvrir

Jordan has the dual advantage of enjoying sunny weather eight months out of twelve and to welcome all year round visitors with very different profiles. Obviously, the flagship site is and always will be Petra, vast city carved in stone by the Nabataeans and considered the eighth wonder of the world. However, beyond Petra and historic towns, it is now possible to diversify the urge his Jordanian stay, the Hashemite Kingdom has exceptional natural sites including more than a dozen reserves naturelles.L 'environment rooted in the DNA of the nation

Environmental awareness is born early in Jordan, which is probably making it a natural sanctuary still exceptional. In 1966, the creation of the RSCN, Jordanian Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature symbolizes the country's desire to protect its natural resources. With 77 species of mammals, 92 reptiles and 420 birds, the Hashemite Kingdom has the largest animal diversity in the Middle East, fauna whose care must be taken, not to mention a valuable but fragile biodiversity. Soon, several areas are defined to be protected in order to safeguard this natural heritage of exception. Hailed by the international community, this backup job offer today for future insurance visitors discover attractions and unspoiled, in conjunction with local communities living in these nature reserves territoires.Des exception
It is difficult to list all the nature reserves as they are numerous and diverse. North of Petra, the end of the Jordan Rift Valley down to the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba, Dana Reserve offers 320 square miles of valleys and mountains, real ecological refuge for wildlife observation and flora whose black iris, the national flower that unfolds in the spring. The reserve boasts a remarkable variety of landscapes: cliffs of red and white sandstone, wooded mountains, rocky slopes, etc. Dip in the Dead Sea at 410 meters below sea level, Mujib turn is the lowest nature reserve in the world. With 300 species of plants, 10 of carnivores and many resident and migratory birds, biodiversity is extremely riche.Centre breeding ground for endangered or locally extinct wildlife reserve Shawmari allows meanwhile observe oryx, ostriches , gazelles and wild asses. Lovers undergrowth also delight to go Ajloun Forest Reserve, covered with dense forests dotted with oaks, pistachio, carob and wild strawberries. Finally, at the heart of the semi-arid desert of eastern Jordan, the Azraq oasis swamp is an ideal reference for birdwatching, that every year there are stop to rest during their migration between Asia and Africa.

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