How Many Heritage Sites In South Africa

What are Heritage Sites?

A place, for example, an area, a building, or a city, that has been put on a list by the organization UNESCO to say that it has special importance, and should be protected.

How Many Heritage Sites In South Africa?

As of 2021, there are ten World Heritage Sites in South Africa, including four cultural sites, four natural sites, and one mixed site.

What are the names of the eight heritage sites in South Africa?

South Africa has eight World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCO, namely:

  • Robben Island (Western Cape).
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KwaZulu-Natal).
  • Cradle of Humankind (Gauteng).
  • Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (KwaZulu-Natal).
  • Mapungubwe Heritage Site (Limpopo).
  • Cape Floral Kingdom (Western Cape).

Where is the first World Heritage Site in South Africa?

The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park – now known as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – was declared South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage Site on 1 December 1999.

Which country has the most World Heritage Sites in Africa?

South Africa has the lead with ten sites; followed by Ethiopia and Morocco being home to nine sites; then Tunisia with eight sites; and Algeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Tanzania at seven.