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    NamibRand Nature Reserve International Dark Sky Reserve

    Hardap Region, Namibia-25.1200°, 15.9900°Peak altitude 86°10.7h peak darknessBest: Jun, Jul, May, Aug, Apr, Sep, Mar, Oct, Feb, Nov, Jan

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2012

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    172,200 ha

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