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There are 206 natural World Heritage sites.
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∙ 9y agoThere are 197 natural World Heritage sites.
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How many world heritage sites were there in 2009?
In 2009, there were 890 World Heritage sites; 688 cultural sites, 175 natural sites and 27 mixed sites.
How many world heritage sites were there at the end of 2012?
At the end of 2012, there were 962 World Heritage Sites; 744 cultural, 188 natural and 30 mixed.
How many world heritage sites are there in the Philippines?
The Philippines have 6 sites inscribed on the World Heritage list. There are 3 cultural sites and 3 natural sites. These sites include the Historic Town of Vigan, the Baroque Churches of the Philippines and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.
How many world heritage sites does Ethiopia have?
There are 8 World Heritage sites in South Africa; 4 cultural, 3 natural and 1 mixed property. These include the Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa and Robben Island.
How many cultural world heritage sites are there?
There are 832 cultural World Heritage sites in the world.
How many world heritage sites in Tanzania?
There are 7 world heritage sites in Tanzania.
Western Australia has two World Heritage Sites?
Australia has 19 total world heritage sites. Many of these sites are natural sites, but there are a few cultural ones. One of the World Heritage sites in Western Australia is Shark Bay, which is home to 5 endangered species of mammals among other natural wonders.
What is a mixed World Heritage site?
A mixed World Heritage site is a site that has both cultural and natural significance to the world. These sites fall under many of the 10 criteria that UNESCO has for a world heritage site. They must meet at least one of the cultural and natural criteria. There are 31 mixed world heritage sites in the world. Some of these sites include the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in Peru and Mount Athos in Greece.
How many world heritage sites are in France?
France has 39 World Heritage sites; 35 cultural, 3 natural and 1 mixed property. These include the Banks of the Seine, the Loire Valley and the Amiens Cathedral.
How many world heritage sites were there in 2008?
1978 was the first year that properties were inscribed on the World Heritage site list. 12 properties were inscribed that year including Mesa Verde National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the City of Quito and the Galapagos Islands.
What is the definition of world heritage?
World Heritage Sites are natural or man-made. They are places of special historic importance and uniqueness. The Inca ruins in Latin America and the Great Wall of China are man made. The Grand Canyon and the geysers in Yellowstone Park are nature's work.
How many world heritage sites in ireland?
Ireland has 2 World Heritage sites, both are cultural.
