How many world heritage sites are there?
World heritage is a treasure of human civilization and represents the outstanding value of nature and culture. As of 2023, there will be a total of1199 itemsworld heritage sites located in168 countries and regions. These heritages are divided into three categories: cultural heritage, natural heritage and mixed heritage, each carrying unique historical, ecological or artistic significance. The following are hot topics and structured data about World Heritage in the past 10 days:
1. Overview of global world heritage distribution
| Heritage type | Quantity | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| cultural heritage | 933 | 77.8% |
| natural heritage | 227 | 18.9% |
| mixed heritage | 39 | 3.3% |
2. Top 10 countries with the most number of world heritage sites
| country | Number of estates | Representative works |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 59 | Historic center of Rome, Venice and its lagoon |
| China | 57 | Great Wall, Forbidden City, Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang |
| germany | 52 | Cologne Cathedral, Weimar Classical Architecture |
| spain | 49 | Alhambra, Sagrada Familia |
| france | 49 | Palace of Versailles, banks of the Seine in Paris |
| India | 40 | Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves |
| mexico | 35 | Chichen Itza, Mexico City Historic Center |
| United Kingdom | 33 | Stonehenge, Palace of Westminster |
| Russia | 30 | Kremlin, Lake Baikal |
| iran | 27 | Persepolis, Isfahan Prince's Square |
3. Popular World Heritage topics in the past 10 days
1.Italy's Venice may be added to endangered heritage list: UNESCO is considering adding Venice to its "List of World Heritage in Danger" due to flooding problems caused by overtourism and climate change, sparking global concern.
2.China adds two new world heritage sites: In September 2023, China’s “Pu’er Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape” and “Beijing Central Axis” were successfully selected into the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of Chinese heritage items to 57.
3.Australia's Great Barrier Reef Protection Controversy: Although the Australian government has pledged to invest more money to protect the Great Barrier Reef, scientists still warn that its coral bleaching problem has not been effectively alleviated and its endangered status continues.
4.Ukrainian cultural heritage damaged: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to the destruction of many world heritage sites in Ukraine, including Kyiv's Hagia Sophia and the historical center of Lviv, and the international community has called for greater protection.
4. Protection and Challenges of World Heritage
Major threats to World Heritage includeClimate change, war and conflict, overtourism and urbanization. According to statistics, there are currently55 itemsThe heritage is listed on the "Endangered List" and is in urgent need of international cooperation for protection. The following are the growth trends of endangered heritage in recent years:
| Year | Number of endangered heritage properties | Main threats |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 53 | war, natural disasters |
| 2021 | 54 | climate change, tourism pressure |
| 2022 | 55 | conflict, urbanization |
5. Conclusion
World heritage is not only a witness to history, but also a common wealth for future generations. As of 2023, Europe and Asia account for the highest proportion of the 1,199 heritage sites in the world. However, heritage protection in Africa and Latin America still faces the challenge of insufficient resources. As human activities intensify, how to balance development and protection will become a global issue. Let us join hands to protect these non-renewable treasures of civilization and nature.
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