The Republic of South Sudan accepted the convention on 9 March 2016 . There are no World Heritage Sites in the country, but there are three on the tentative list.

State of conservation of World Heritage properties since 1979 and the threats they have faced in the past, or are currently facing. More about State of Conservation.

Each country has its own page with a handy map showing all its WHS, TWHS and former TWHS, plus additional info such as recent updates about their entries.

Details on the number and variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in each country, including the definition of a World Heritage Site, explanation of the different types of World Heritage site (natural, …

As of October 2025, there are a total of 1,248 World Heritage Sites located across 170 countries, of which 972 are cultural, 235 are natural, and 41 are mixed properties. [1]

The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to …

Logo of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage …

The 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage recognizes that certain places on Earth are of "outstanding universal value" and should form part of the common …

Sudan, Deterioration as a result of exposure to difficult environmental conditions such as wind with sand and floods; Urban encroachment; Absence of a management plan with government commitment.

State of conservation of World Heritage properties since 1979 and the threats they have faced in the past, or are currently facing. More about State of Conservation.