World Heritage Identification Number: 405
World Heritage since: 1988
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve: A Biodiverse Haven in Southwestern Sri Lanka
The Sinharaja Forest Reserve, located in the southwestern region of Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the island nation's rich biodiversity. Established in 1978, this protected area was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, recognizing its global significance.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located in south-west Sri Lanka, Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.
Encyclopedia Record: Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Additional Site Details
Area: 8,864 hectares
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 6.416666667 , 80.5
