UNESCO, chooses world heritage sites.
There are 832 cultural World Heritage sites in the world.
There are 206 natural World Heritage sites.
when and why are the world heritage sites in Egypt?
UNESCO chooses World Heritage sites based on several factors, including how endangered the flora and fauna of an area is. It also considers what resources would be needed to try to reverse the damage done to the area.
There are 7 world heritage sites in Tanzania.
UNESCO says the world heritage sites belong to everyone.
Ireland has 2 World Heritage sites, both are cultural.
In 2009, there were 890 World Heritage sites; 688 cultural sites, 175 natural sites and 27 mixed sites.
Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites, with 50 sites inscribed on the list.
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.
Because those sites are protected by UNESCO. The world heritage sites may not become lost, because of their rich history