World Heritage Identification Number: 9
World Heritage since: 1978
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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Simien National Park: A Unique Landscape and Home to Endemic Species
Simien National Park, located in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region in Ethiopia, is a testament to the power of nature's sculpting forces. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, this expansive national park encompasses the highest parts of the Simien Mountains, including Ras Dashan, the country's tallest peak at approximately 4,550 meters above sea level.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500 m. The park is home to some extremely rare animals such as the Gelada baboon, the Simien fox and the Walia ibex, a goat found nowhere else in the world.
Encyclopedia Record: Simien Mountains National Park
Simien Mountains National Park is the largest national park in Ethiopia. Located in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, its territory covers the highest parts of the Simien Mountains and includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia.Additional Site Details
Area: 13,600 hectares
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 13.1833333333 , 38.0666666667
