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French Beach, Karachi
French Beach is a beach located on the long, 70-kilometer Arabian Sea coastline in Karachi, Pakistan. Surrounded by other scenic beaches like Hawke’s Bay, Sandspit, and Paradise Point, the beach is a popular getaway for those living in the cosmopolitan city as well as tourists coming from other parts of the country. Known for its privacy, the beach is one of the only one in its vicinity which is not open to the public. Other reasons to visit this landmark include; swimming, horseback riding, scuba diving, and motorboat cruising.

Pollution Concerns
French beach is home to what is part of the seventh-largest mangrove forest in the world. For this reason, the government is making efforts to conserve the wildlife and prevent pollution of the area. The beach is also very close in proximity to the Karachi nuclear plant which could pose a threat due to leakages and the dumping of waste.