Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004)
South Africa

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A serial site - in Cape Province, South Africa - made up of eight protected areas, covering 553,000-ha. The Cape Floral Region is one of the richest areas for plants in the world. It represents less than 0.5% of the area of Africa but is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora. The site displays outstanding ecological and biological processes associated with the Fynbos vegetation, which is unique to the Cape Floral Region. The outstanding diversity, density and endemism of the flora are among the highest worldwide. 

• South Africa 2004. Three floral stamps from the Cape Floral Region. The stamps are NVI [No Value Indicated], and intended as international air mail rate small letters. Scans by courtesy of Jean-Michel, France. (As per request family name is kept anonymous).  

In its justification for inscription the UNESCO states that the Cape Floral Region is considered of outstanding universal value for representing ongoing ecological and biological processes associated with the evolution of the unique Fynbos biome. These processes are represented generally within the Cape Floral Region and captured in the eight protected areas.

Other World Heritage Sites in South Africa (on this site). Inactive links are not described on postage stamps. Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, South Africa section, for further information on the individual properties. 

• Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs
• Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
• Robben Island
• uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park
• Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
• Vredefort Dome

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