Grade 12 Study Guides T. Holomisa, E. M. J. C schaller, D. J. Brown, B. de Klerk

The World Heritage Sites in South Africa

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5. The value of the World Heritage Sites to South Africa’s tourism industry

4. The World Heritage Sites in South Africa

There are eight heritage sites in the country that are inscribed in the World Heritage List because of their unique cultural and natural value to all humanity. They are
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Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
• Cradle of Humankind
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Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
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Robben Island
• iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park
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Vredefort Dome
• uKhahlamba/Drakensberg Park
• Cape Floral Region.
5. The value of the World Heritage Sites to South Africa’s tourism industry They are valuable in the following ways
• They bring an awareness of the existence of the sites to both domestic and foreign markets.
• They increase the economic value of the provinces in which they are located as they attract both domestic and foreign visitors.
• They bring income into the establishments in the area of World Heritage Sites through provision of services such as accommodation, transport, food, drink, souvenirs and entry fees.
• They encourage close working relationships between tourism organisations and establishments in managing World Heritage Site destinations in order to improve the quality of visitor experience.

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• They contribute to a sense of ownership and pride of cultural and natural heritage in the local community.
• They create job opportunities as increased visitor numbers result in increased demand for services.
• They result in the improvement of the infrastructure that provides access to the sites.
Questions
1. What is the concept behind World Heritage Sites
(8)
2. What is the role of UNESCO
(2)
3. What are the three types of World Heritage Sites
(6)
4. What are the eight World Heritage Sites in South Africa
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