How many world heritage sites were there in 2008?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The first World Heritage sites were inscribed in 1978. Therefore, there were no official World Heritage sites in 1972.

Answer 3

As of 2014[update], 1007 sites were listed: 779 cultural, 197 natural, and 31 mixed properties.

Answer 4

According to the UNESCO World Heritage site, there are 1073 properties in 2017.

Answer 5

In 2008, there were 877 World heritage sites; 677 cultural sites, 173 natural sites and 27 mixed sites.