There are twelve World Heritage Sites in South Africa. [3] The first three sites in South Africa were added to the list in 1999 while the most recent ones, the Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites and the Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa, were added in 2024.

South Africa has eight World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCO, namely: Robben Island (Western Cape). Most famous for the incarceration of political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of South Africa, who was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail.

South Africa is rich in cultural and natural heritage and it has 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the country, more than any other country in Africa. Each one has its own unique story to tell.

South Africa boasts a remarkable number of World Heritage Sites. There are twelve Sites in total as declared by Unesco given their significance in evolution and historical importance.

2021年2月12日 · There are 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa: 5 cultural, 3 natural and 1 mixed cultural and natural site. From the beautiful Cape Floral Region to the historic Robben Island, we managed to visit 7 of the 9 fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites during our recent visits to South Africa.

2019年6月3日 · From Robben Island to the Vredefort Dome, each of South Africa's 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites is known for its natural or cultural significance.

South Africa is home to no fewer than ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, testifying to its wonderful variety across the boards of cultural, historical and natural treasures.

2019年9月26日 · South Africa is home to eight United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites that highlight places of importance to cultural or natural heritage, while showcasing the extraordinary beauty of the country.

Discover the new UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa, including Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites and The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour. Explore 14 historic locations honoring Mandela's legacy across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal.

2024年3月27日 · South Africa’s fascinating UNESCO sites include extensive national parks, geological wonders, nomadic cultural landscapes, and buildings that speak to the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism.