Iona National Park, Angola
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.
This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 3 July 2025, shows the park’s striking desert and mountainous terrain.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites play a key role in monitoring remote regions across the globe by delivering essential data about their conditions. This information is essential for tracking changes and studying geological processes in these areas.
