What is UNESCO?
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture.
How Many Unesco World Heritage Sites In South Africa?
South Africa boasts 10 (ten) UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What is the first Unesco 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.
What is the newest addition from South Africa to the World Heritage List?
The ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape was named a World Heritage Site last year, making it the newest addition to South Africa’s list. The area is located on South Africa’s border with Botswana and Namibia and includes part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
What are the two World 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).
How many countries are there in Unesco?
As of July 2023, UNESCO members include 194 member states and 12 associate members. Some members have additional National Organizing Committees (NOCs) for some of their dependent territories.