World Heritage Identification Number: 914
World Heritage since: 1999
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: Yes
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: Mozambique, South Africa
Continent: NA
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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Transboundary Conservation: iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Maputo National Park
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Maputo National Park (ISWP-MNP) is a unique transboundary protected area that straddles the border between South Africa and Mozambique. Established in 1999, this expansive conservation region encompasses a variety of ecosystems, including terrestrial, coastal, and marine environments, making it a haven for nearly 5,000 species.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park is a transboundary extension to South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, inscribed in 1999. It includes terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems, and is home to nearly 5,000 species. The site complements iSimangaliso’s conservation values, enhancing biodiversity protection across the Maputaland ecoregion. It features diverse habitats, including lakes, lagoons, mangroves, and coral reefs. The park lies within the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot, reflecting high endemism and ongoing natural processes, and underscores long-standing regional conservation cooperation.
Encyclopedia Record: Maputo National Park
Maputo National Park is a national park in Mozambique, located on Maputo Bay, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of the city of Maputo. With an area of 1,718 km2, it is part of Matutuíne District of the Maputo Province, and also of the Inhaca Island of the city of Maputo.Additional Site Details
Area: 397,471 hectares
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: -27.8388888889 , 32.55
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