Azraq Wetland Reserve
Status
Designated
IUCN category
IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
Designation type
International
Surface area
74 km2
Status year
1978
Governing type
Federal or national ministry or agency
In 1978, RSCN established Azraq Wetland Reserve to conserve the uniquely precious oasis located in the heart of Jordan’s eastern desert, between a limestone desert in the west and a basalt desert in the east. It has an area of 74 km2. It is distinguished by lush marshland and natural water collections that form glittering pools and streams, giving Azraq its name, which is the Arabic word for "blue".
