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'''Sandspit Beach''' is situated south west of [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]]. It is a very famous tourist spot. The sea at Sandspit is very calm and quiet from October to March and very rough during the [[monsoon]]. Remarkable variety of marine life-algae, and crabs are found here. The shallow water here is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It has an unusual rocky formation. Sandspit beach is quite a popular hangout and relaxation spot in Karachi. Facilities at the Sandspit Beach includes horseback and camel riding.<ref>[http://daaira.com/the-arabian-gem-sandspit-beach/ THE ARABIAN GEM – SANDSPIT BEACH ]</ref> |
'''Sandspit Beach''' is situated south west of [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]]. It is a very famous tourist spot. The sea at Sandspit is very calm and quiet from October to March and very rough during the [[monsoon]]. Remarkable variety of marine life-algae, and crabs are found here. The shallow water here is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It has an unusual rocky formation. Sandspit beach is quite a popular hangout and relaxation spot in Karachi. Facilities at the Sandspit Beach includes horseback and camel riding.<ref>[http://daaira.com/the-arabian-gem-sandspit-beach/ THE ARABIAN GEM – SANDSPIT BEACH ]</ref> |
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The Sandspit Beach is also a nesting ground for [[Green Sea Turtle|Green]] and [[Olive Ridley]] Turtles, implemented by the Sindh Wildlife Department over the past two decades. Nesting takes place in early winter months. In recent years the WWF-Pakistan has also become actively involved in turtle conservation activities by establishing a Wetland Centre at the Sandspit beach.<ref>[http://www.wildlifeofpakistan.com/ReptilesofPakistan/greenseaturtle.htm Wild life of Pakistan, Green Sea Turtle]</ref> |
The Sandspit Beach is also a nesting ground for [[Green Sea Turtle|Green]] and [[Olive Ridley]] Turtles, implemented by the Sindh Wildlife Department over the past two decades. Nesting takes place in early winter months. In recent years the WWF-Pakistan has also become actively involved in turtle conservation activities by establishing a Wetland Centre at the Sandspit beach.<ref>[http://www.wildlifeofpakistan.com/ReptilesofPakistan/greenseaturtle.htm Wild life of Pakistan, Green Sea Turtle]</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:17, 1 March 2013
Sandspit Beach is situated south west of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is a very famous tourist spot. The sea at Sandspit is very calm and quiet from October to March and very rough during the monsoon. Remarkable variety of marine life-algae, and crabs are found here. The shallow water here is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It has an unusual rocky formation. Sandspit beach is quite a popular hangout and relaxation spot in Karachi. Facilities at the Sandspit Beach includes horseback and camel riding.[1]
The Sandspit Beach is also a nesting ground for Green and Olive Ridley Turtles, implemented by the Sindh Wildlife Department over the past two decades. Nesting takes place in early winter months. In recent years the WWF-Pakistan has also become actively involved in turtle conservation activities by establishing a Wetland Centre at the Sandspit beach.[2]
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24°50′26″N 66°54′35″E / 24.840463°N 66.90983°E
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