Sudan
Sudan has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1974. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage.
Sudan as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: June 6, 1974
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1978-1980
Total of Mandate Years: 2
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: V(b) (Arab States)
World Heritage Sites in Sudan (3)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (15)
- The Monuments of the Kingdom of Kerma and Dokki Geil · submitted: February 1, 2022
- Sai Island · submitted: February 1, 2022
- The Temple of Soleb · submitted: February 1, 2022
- Banganarti · submitted: February 1, 2022
- Al Khandaq Village · submitted: February 1, 2022
- Wadi Hower National Park - Gala Abou Ahmed (mixed natural and cultural site) · submitted: February 1, 2022
- Dinder National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
- Jebel Al Dair National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
- Al Hassania National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
- Al Radom National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
- Jebel Marra / Deriba Caldera (crater lake) · submitted: February 2, 2021
- Wadi Howar National Park · submitted: September 28, 2004
- Suakin · submitted: September 1, 1994
- Kerma · submitted: September 1, 1994
- Old Dongola · submitted: September 1, 1994
Country Profile Sudan
Official Name: Republic of the Sudan
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Northern Africa
UNESCO Region: Arab States
Capital: Khartoum
Population (2024): 50,448,963
Land Area: 1,868,000 km²
Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG)