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.
The first World Heritage sites were inscribed in 1978. Therefore, there were no official World Heritage sites in 1972.
As of 2014[update], 1007 sites were listed: 779 cultural, 197 natural, and 31 mixed properties.
According to the UNESCO World Heritage site, there are 1073 properties in 2017.
In 2008, there were 877 World heritage sites; 677 cultural sites, 173 natural sites and 27 mixed sites.
There are 206 natural World Heritage sites.
There are 832 cultural World Heritage sites in the world.
There are 7 world heritage sites in Tanzania.
Ireland has 2 World Heritage sites, both are cultural.
Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites, with 50 sites inscribed on the list.
In 2009, there were 890 World Heritage sites; 688 cultural sites, 175 natural sites and 27 mixed sites.
Cambodia has 2 world heritage sites; Angkor and the Temple of Preah Vihear.
There are 5 steps in the nomination process for world heritage sites.
There are seven sites in Egypt that are currently world heritage sites.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Egypt
Mexico has 32 World heritage sites. These include the Historic centers of Mexico city, Morelia and Puebla.
There are 16 World Heritage sites in danger in Africa. These sites include the Selous Game Reserve, Timbuktu and Abu Mena.
At the end of 2012, there were 962 World Heritage Sites; 744 cultural, 188 natural and 30 mixed.