Farasan Islands
Farasan Islands Protected Area is part of the Tentative list of Saudi Arabia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Farasan Islands are an archipelago of over 170 coral islands in the Red Sea. The main island is inhabited. They are known for their large population of idmi gazelle, birdlife and marine biodiversity.
Map of Farasan Islands
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Farasan Islands Protected Area
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Added
- 2019
- Type
- Natural
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2019 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Farasan Islands Protected Area