World Heritage Identification Number: 701
World Heritage since: 1994
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇻🇪 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Canaima National Park: A Geological Marvel and Biodiversity Haven
Canaima National Park, a sprawling expanse of approximately 3 million hectares in southeastern Venezuela, straddles the borders with Guyana and Brazil. This vast protected area, covering nearly the entirety of the Gran Sabana region, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 due to its exceptional geological features and rich biodiversity.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Canaima National Park is spread over 3 million ha in south-eastern Venezuela along the border between Guyana and Brazil. Roughly 65% of the park is covered by table mountain (tepui) formations. The tepuis constitute a unique biogeological entity and are of great geological interest. The sheer cliffs and waterfalls, including the world's highest (1,000 m), form a spectacular landscape.
Encyclopedia Record: Canaima National Park
Canaima National Park is a 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) park in south-eastern Venezuela that roughly occupies the same area as the Gran Sabana region. It is located in Bolívar State, reaching the borders with Brazil and Guyana. The park was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Additional Site Details
Area: 3e+06 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 5.337994 , -62.037883
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