| Recommended sites |
| Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou | African | Stunning Earthen Architecture |
| Koutammakou | African | for its traditional settlement and vernacular architecture |
| Djenné | African | for its mud mosque & the best known archaeological site in sub-Saharan Africa |
| Aksum | African | representative of Ethiopia, but also one of most advanced ancient civilizations in Africa outside the Egyptian sphere |
| Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump | Agriculture | representative of native American hunting practices |
| Coffee Cultural Landscape | Agriculture | closely associated with the identity of Colombia as coffee-producing nation |
| Viñales Valley | Agriculture | for tobacco cultivation, which is closely associated with Cuba |
| Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | Agriculture | iconic and outstanding example of high-altitude rice production |
| Pico Island | Agriculture | most picturesque setting of all Vineyard sites |
| Wachau Cultural Landscape | Agriculture | for its imposing abbeys |
| Acropolis | Ancient Greece | very classic and symbol of Greek Culture in many aspects |
| Mycenae and Tiryns | Ancient Greece | representing the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C |
| Olympia | Ancient Greece | for the Olympic Games, a tradition that exists til this day |
| Baalbek | Ancient Rome | stunning temple architecture |
| Pompei | Ancient Rome | unique site to study Roman life |
| Leptis Magna | Ancient Rome | Best Roman town to represent whole N Africa |
| Villa Romana del Casale | Ancient Rome | mosaics depicting everyday life in Ancient Rome |
| Historic Cairo | Arabic / Middle Eastern | for its Islamic and Coptic heritage |
| Kairouan | Arabic / Middle Eastern | the fourth holiest city in Islam, and an important center of learning in North Africa in the 9th century |
| Aleppo | Arabic / Middle Eastern | for its long period of history and remains |
| Damascus | Arabic / Middle Eastern | One of the oldest cities in the world with many historical sites |
| Medina of Marrakesh | Arabic / Middle Eastern | "iconic" city with fine mosques going back to 11C and a full set of souks, trad areas |
| Ping Yao | Asian | best preserved example of a dynastic Chinese town/city, shows evolution of Chinese urban planning |
| Fujian Tulou | Asian | unique and iconic vernacular architecture |
| Kathmandu Valley | Asian | religious significance as well as stunning Newari architecture |
| Bukhara | Asian | one of the best preserved historic cities in Central Asia |
| Samarkand | Asian | huge Silk Road significance |
| Borobudur | Buddhist | iconic sight, one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world |
| Dazu Rock Carvings | Buddhist | for its carvings & coming together of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism |
| Ajanta Caves | Buddhist | impressive art, the fresco and rock carving are the masterpiece |
| Mogao Caves | Buddhist | gem of the Silk Road, "the largest, most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art in the world" |
| Sigiriya | Buddhist | Sri Lanka's best site and quite unique in Asia; for its amazing location/conception |
| Potala Palace | Buddhist | to represent Tibetan culture and very iconic |
| Mahabodhi Temple Complex | Buddhist | birthplace of Buddhism, the center of Buddhism pilgrimage |
| Pyramids (Memphis) | Burial | largest pyramid and only surviving ancient wonder of the world |
| Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | Burial | for its famous terra-cotta warriors, first unification of China |
| Etruscan Necropolises | Burial | fascinating pre-Roman Tombs, preserved tomb murals/paintings |
| Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius | Burial | most important for Confucianism |
| Taj Mahal | Burial | not only for Islamic Mughal burial site but for architecture, garden and landscape design |
| Göreme NP | Byzantine | eroded rock formations, underground architecture and frescoes |
| Aachen Cathedral | Christian | for understanding the role of religion in European politics and culture; also impressive architectural importance and longevity |
| Meteora | Christian | most visually striking group of monasteries on this list |
| Piazza del Duomo (Pisa) | Christian | for the impressive architecture of the Tower of Pisa and the Baptistry |
| Mount Athos | Christian | holy mountain in Greece, spiritual center of the Orthodox Church |
| Route of Santiago de Compostela | Christian | Catholic pilgrimage route that has been in use since the Middle Ages |
| Lalibela | Christian | spectacular rock-hewn cruciform-shaped churches in Ethiopia |
| Sceilg Mhichíl | Christian | wonderful setting, exemplifies monastic isolation |
| Kizhi Pogost | Christian | picturesque wooden churches on an island in a lake in northern Russia, representing Russian Orthodoxy |
| Ravenna | Christian | Outstanding mosaics |
| Bethlehem | Christian | Birthplace of Jesus |
| Saint Catherine Area | Christian | One of the world's oldest monasteries, at the foot of Mount Sinai |
| Vatican City | Christian | St. Peter's Basilica is an icon of Renaissance architecture and is known for its papal use; also one of the largest churches in the world |
| Mont-Saint-Michel | Christian | stunning location in a bay |
| Westminster | Christian | "Mother of Parliaments" |
| Westminster | Civic / Public Works | "Mother of Parliaments" |
| Sydney Opera House | Civic / Public Works | symbol of Australia, iconic architecture, world landmark |
| Kremlin and Red Square | Civic / Public Works | To represent Russian mediaeval architecture |
| Great Zimbabwe Ruins | Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa | THE major and most iconic archaeological site in Africa south of the Equator |
| Cliff of Bandiagara | Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa | for its cliff dwellings and cultural landscape / indigenous religion |
| Aksum | Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa | representative of Ethiopia, but also one of most advanced ancient civilizations in Africa outside the Egyptian sphere |
| Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara | Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa | major Swahili trading site; predates Zanzibar |
| Meroe | Classical (other) | for its over 200 pyramids dating from the Kingdom of Kush |
| Melaka and George Town | Colonial | unique Sino-Portuguese art with Malay culture |
| Québec | Colonial | best french colonial city |
| Potosi | Colonial | silver mine in a colonial setting (also for its historic town) |
| Ouro Preto | Colonial | outstanding Baroque city |
| Cartagena | Colonial | representing world exploration and the great commercial maritime routes |
| Puebla | Colonial | outstanding planned city in Mexico with rich architecture |
| Thingvellir | Cultural landscape | early, and "iconic" example of "democratic" self government and also the voyages of the Vikings |
| Hallstatt-Dachstein | Cultural landscape | distinctive Austrian Alpine towns and landscape famous for its salt mines in use as early as the 2nd millennium BC |
| Coffee Cultural Landscape | Cultural landscape | closely associated with the identity of Colombia as coffee-producing nation |
| Sintra | Cultural landscape | visually beautiful, linked to esoterism and covers a variety of architectural styles, from Moorish to Gothic to Renaissance |
| Viñales Valley | Cultural landscape | for tobacco cultivation, which is closely associated with Cuba |
| Bali Subak system | Cultural landscape | highlights the Balinese Subak system of irrigation for rice terraces, as well as water temples |
| West Lake | Cultural landscape | for its influence on Chinese culture in general (from gardening to literature); also a quintessential CL |
| Medici Villas and Gardens | Cultural landscape | unique style of Italian gardening, architecture, and landscape design, influencing other residences in Italy and Europe |
| Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | Cultural landscape | iconic and outstanding example of high-altitude rice production |
| Wadi Rum | Cultural landscape | excellent example of an Arabian desert, iconic scenic and historic value |
| Pico Island | Cultural landscape | most picturesque setting of all Vineyard sites |
| Koutammakou | Cultural landscape | for its traditional settlement and vernacular architecture |
| Uluru | Cultural landscape | No. 1 for freestanding rock domes; iconic monolith; aboriginal culture |
| Persian Garden | Cultural landscape | great variety of Persian gardens representing different climates and timeperiods |
| Kew Gardens | Cultural landscape | for its pioneering scientific work & has the largest collection of living plants in the world |
| Wachau Cultural Landscape | Cultural landscape | for its imposing abbeys |
| Namib Sand Sea | Desert | represents coastal deserts, plus iconic sand dunes |
| El Pinacate | Desert | highlights the North American desert environment, noted for its biodiversity |
| Wadi Rum | Desert | excellent example of an Arabian desert, iconic scenic and historic value |
| Air and Ténéré | Desert | representing the Sahara, the world's largest desert |
| Virunga National Park | Diverse ecosystems | exceptional (bio)diversity, first national park on the continent of Africa, significant number of rare Mountain Gorrilas plus chimpanzees |
| Lorentz National Park | Diverse ecosystems | representing the biodiversity of New Guinea |
| Museumsinsel (Museum Island) | Educational | for its contribution to museology |
| Jantar Mantar | Educational | prime example of an astronomical site |
| Ancient Thebes | Egyptian | Egyptian civilization at its height: Luxor and Karnak |
| Pyramids (Memphis) | Egyptian | largest pyramid and only surviving ancient wonder of the world |
| Nubian Monuments | Egyptian | for Abu Simbel |
| Göreme NP | Eroded | eroded rock formations, underground architecture and frescoes |
| Grand Canyon | Eroded | no. 1 choice for canyons |
| Vredefort Dome | Eroded | represents a larger meteorite impact structure |
| Uluru | Eroded | No. 1 for freestanding rock domes; iconic monolith; aboriginal culture |
| Ironbridge Gorge | Factories & industry | the symbol of the Industrial Revolution, represents early Iron making |
| New Lanark | Factories & industry | example of a philanthropist factory town |
| Ancient Kyoto | Far Eastern | masterpiece of Japanese architecture, gardens |
| Ancient Nara | Far Eastern | represent the formation of the Japanese state |
| Komodo National Park | Fauna | for the iconic Komodo dragon |
| Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries | Fauna | Giant panda |
| Gulf of California | Fauna | great biodiversity (almost 40% of the world's total marine mammal species) in this narrow gulf in dry, southwestern North America |
| Serengeti | Fauna | savannah in eastern Africa that hosts the world's largest annual overland migration of animals |
| Ngorongoro | Fauna | savannah wildlife in a volcanic crater; Olduvai: Home Erectus, Habilis and Sapiens + "tools" |
| Aldabra Atoll | Fauna | Example of Atoll creation plus notable bird and tortoise species |
| Virunga National Park | Fauna | exceptional (bio)diversity, first national park on the continent of Africa, significant number of rare Mountain Gorrilas plus chimpanzees |
| Banc d'Arguin | Fauna | Representing the Eastern Atlantic Migratory (Birds) Flyway |
| Yellowstone | Fauna | best variety of geothermal features on the World Heritage list, plus Rocky Mountain park home to bison, wolves, and grizzly bears |
| Galapagos Islands | Fauna | famed for their vast number of endemic species and were studied by Charles Darwin |
| Kinabalu Park | Flora | representing Borneo and its flora |
| Cape Floral Region | Flora | one of the world's six floral kingdoms, with fynbos vegetation |
| Alejandro de Humboldt National Park | Flora | highlights flora endemic to the Caribbean (also a good site for Caribbean fauna) |
| Yellowstone | Forest | best variety of geothermal features on the World Heritage list, plus Rocky Mountain park home to bison, wolves, and grizzly bears |
| Redwood | Forest | for its gigantic trees |
| Tropical Rainforest Sumatra | Forest | for the protection of flora and fauna species of Sumatra |
| Yosemite National Park | Glaciation | glaciated continental landscapes post-glaciers |
| Glacier parks | Glaciation | glaciated coastal landscapes with active glaciers |
| Ilulissat Icefjord | Glaciation | represents the Arctic |
| Te Wahipounamu | Glaciation | outstanding fjords and glaciated landscapes in the southern hemisphere |
| Los Glaciares | Glaciation | glaciated continental landscapes with active glaciers |
| Chola Temples | Hindu | impressive Hindu temple, representative of southern Indian art |
| Khajuraho Group of Monuments | Hindu | representing Nagara and North Indian architecture, best sculpture |
| Sun Temple, Konarak | Hindu | representing Kalinga architecture style, best sculpture and carving along with Khajuraho |
| Prambanan | Hindu | impressive example of Hindu architecture outside of India, best example of Indonesian candi |
| Temple of Heaven | Indigenous | Obvious significance and wooden architecture design is exceptional |
| Dazu Rock Carvings | Indigenous | for its carvings & coming together of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism |
| Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius | Indigenous | most important for Confucianism |
| Itsukushima Shrine | Indigenous | representing Shinto |
| Aldabra Atoll | Insular | Example of Atoll creation plus notable bird and tortoise species |
| Sub-Antarctic Islands | Insular | highlights insular flora and fauna in the Southern Ocean region |
| Fraser Island | Insular | largest sand island in the world |
| Meidan Emam, Esfahan | Islamic | former royal square at the heart of a former capital of the Persian empire; representative Shia site with Safavid architecture |
| Selimiye Mosque | Islamic | 16th century masterpiece of the architect Sinan, and one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture |
| Qutb Minar | Islamic | Representing Islam in South Asia, plus tallest brick minaret in the world |
| Kairouan | Islamic | the fourth holiest city in Islam, and an important center of learning in North Africa in the 9th century |
| Skocjan Caves | Karst / caves | place "where the study of karst topography began", and part of one of the 2 great karst areas of the World |
| Alejandro de Humboldt National Park | Karst / caves | highlights flora endemic to the Caribbean (also a good site for Caribbean fauna) |
| Ha Long Bay | Karst / caves | probably the most recognized example of karst topography |
| South China Karst | Karst / caves | One of the best examples of continental karsts worldwide; "One of 2 great karst areas of the World" |
| Gunung Mulu | Karst / caves | great example of a karst cave / karst pinnacles |
| Mexico City and Xochimilco | Latin American | for its culture, architecture and Aztec heritages |
| Cuzco | Latin American | remains of Inca capital smothered by colonial buildings |
| Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River | Marine / Coastal | outstanding habitat from mountain to sea, with an underground river, in the Philippine archipelago |
| Rock Islands | Marine / Coastal | contains 52 marine lakes, more than at any other site in the world, high endemism |
| Great Barrier Reef | Marine / Coastal | outstanding example of a tropical coral reef |
| Te Wahipounamu | Marine / Coastal | outstanding fjords and glaciated landscapes in the southern hemisphere |
| West Norwegian Fjords | Marine / Coastal | classic example of fjords, among the world's longest and deepest, from the northern hemisphere |
| Gulf of California | Marine / Coastal | great biodiversity (almost 40% of the world's total marine mammal species) in this narrow gulf in dry, southwestern North America |
| Cartagena | Maritime | representing world exploration and the great commercial maritime routes |
| Maritime Greenwich | Maritime | represents the development of navigation and astronomy |
| Siena | Medieval European | the choice of a medieval town in Italy |
| Dubrovnik | Medieval European | rather fine in its architecture and location |
| Cracow | Medieval European | a significant city with a well preserved mediaeval core |
| Budapest | Medieval European | contrast across the 2 sides of the river, great location and the 19C "modernity" |
| Vienna | Medieval European | for Habsburg heritage development and its 19th century Ring |
| Granada | Medieval European | for the Alhambra and to represent Moorish history |
| Brugge | Medieval European | beautiful, coherent mediaeval core of a once significant city |
| Auschwitz Birkenau | Memorial / Monument | memorializes and educates the public about the Holocaust and genocide |
| Genbaku Dome | Memorial / Monument | memorializes the moment man could destroy nations, memorial to the victims of nuclear weapons & part of the movement to eliminate them |
| Statue of Liberty | Memorial / Monument | iconic and symbolic monument to liberty, freedom, and democracy and eventually migrants and refugees seeking exactly that |
| Gwynedd Castles | Military / Fortifications | probably most impressive series of castles of medieval Europe |
| Agra Fort | Military / Fortifications | once center of the Mughal Empire, and represents South Asia well on Palaces |
| Himeji-jo | Military / Fortifications | the quintessential Japanese castle |
| Crac des Chevaliers | Military / Fortifications | major Crusader site in the Middle East |
| Great Wall | Military / Fortifications | iconic and universally known |
| Hill Forts of Rajasthan | Military / Fortifications | Rajput architecture is outstanding in its own way and perfect example of fortress palace of Asia |
| Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | Mines | iconic salt mine & representation of early tourism |
| Potosi | Mines | silver mine in a colonial setting (also for its historic town) |
| Meteora | Mountain | most visually striking group of monasteries on this list |
| Sagarmatha National Park | Mountain | highest in world and many other high peaks, glaciers etc |
| Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers | Mountain | Himalaya, alpine flora |
| Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch | Mountain | representing the Alps, high alpine scenery, largest glacier in Eurasia |
| Kilimanjaro National Park | Mountain | highest mountain in Africa, strato volcano, giant flora etc |
| Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks | Mountain | range of aspects: continental divide range, fossils (Burgess), lakes/glaciers etc |
| Cliff of Bandiagara | Mountain | for its cliff dwellings and cultural landscape / indigenous religion |
| Machu Picchu | Mountain | representing the Inca civilization; perhaps most important and iconic Pre-Columbian site; also for fine Andes location |
| Palmyra | Near Eastern | one of the most well-known Middle East trade route sites |
| Samarra | Near Eastern | for the spiral minaret of its Great Mosque & early Muslim architecture |
| Tchogha Zanbil | Near Eastern | for its Ziggurat & to represent the Elamite empire |
| Persepolis | Near Eastern | representing the Persian Empire |
| Hatra | Near Eastern | representing the Parthian Empire |
| Nemrut Dag | Near Eastern | iconic heads & spread of Hellenism |
| Petra | Near Eastern | representing the Nabatean Empire & for its well-preserved remains |
| Rock Islands | Pacific | contains 52 marine lakes, more than at any other site in the world, high endemism |
| Rapa Nui | Pacific | for its mysterious moais. |
| Imperial Palace | Palace | for the Forbidden City |
| Agra Fort | Palace | once center of the Mughal Empire, and represents South Asia well on Palaces |
| Changdeokgung Palace Complex | Palace | major site representative of Korean architecture |
| Versailles | Palace | became template for palaces all over Europe |
| Ngorongoro | Paleontology | savannah wildlife in a volcanic crater; Olduvai: Home Erectus, Habilis and Sapiens + "tools" |
| Lower Valley of the Awash | Paleontology | For the Lucy skeleton (popularization, US tour) |
| Joggins Fossil Cliffs | Paleontology | covers the Coal Age and this a particulary significant period for Man's later development |
| Classical Gardens of Suzhou | Park or garden | epitome of classical Chinese garden design |
| Kew Gardens | Park or garden | for its pioneering scientific work & has the largest collection of living plants in the world |
| Persian Garden | Park or garden | great variety of Persian gardens representing different climates and timeperiods |
| Site of Carthage | Phoenician | for its historical significance |
| Vienna | Post-medieval European | for Habsburg heritage development and its 19th century Ring |
| Amsterdam Canal Ring | Post-medieval European | for its architecture and historical importance |
| Budapest | Post-medieval European | contrast across the 2 sides of the river, great location and the 19C "modernity" |
| Florence | Post-medieval European | Renaissance town par excellence |
| St. Petersburg | Post-medieval European | an excellent example of 18th century architecture and as a representation (together with Moscow) of one of the largest empires in the world |
| Dubrovnik | Post-medieval European | rather fine in its architecture and location |
| Paris, Banks of the Seine | Post-medieval European | Iconic. Important for Town Planning. |
| Chichen-Itza | Pre-Columbian | Icon and representative site of of Mayan civilization |
| Chan Chan | Pre-Columbian | to cover the Chimu and for its size and "mystery" |
| San Agustín | Pre-Columbian | for its beautiful giant sculptures |
| Machu Picchu | Pre-Columbian | representing the Inca civilization; perhaps most important and iconic Pre-Columbian site; also for fine Andes location |
| Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump | Pre-Columbian | representative of native American hunting practices |
| Caral-Supe | Pre-Columbian | oldest city in the Americas |
| Mesa Verde | Pre-Columbian | Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and unique adaptation to a harsh environment |
| Chaco Culture | Pre-Columbian | impressive remains and rock art of the Anasazi |
| Teotihuacan | Pre-Columbian | for its huge pyramids |
| SGang Gwaay | Pre-Columbian | for its giant totem poles |
| Tikal National Park | Pre-Columbian | no.1 Maya-site in jungle setting |
| Çatalhöyük | Prehistoric | well preserved dwellings from the earliest periods of man's "settlement" |
| Stonehenge | Prehistoric | iconic |
| Nasca Lines | Prehistoric | for its iconic status and "Mystery" |
| Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius | Residence | most important for Confucianism |
| Works of Antoni Gaudí | Residence | breadth of spectacular imaginative modernist architecture |
| Villa Romana del Casale | Residence | mosaics depicting everyday life in Ancient Rome |
| Medici Villas and Gardens | Residence | unique style of Italian gardening, architecture, and landscape design, influencing other residences in Italy and Europe |
| Central Amazon Conservation Complex | River / Lake | best to represent the Amazon and its size is important |
| Iguazu National Park | River / Lake | Argentinian side: for its enormous and iconic waterfalls |
| Victoria Falls | River / Lake | for iconic Waterfall |
| Okavango Delta | River / Lake | inland delta with variable seasons and fauna |
| Lake Baikal | River / Lake | deepest, oldest and 2nd largest lake in the world |
| Pantanal | River / Lake | Coverage of S American flora and fauna especially mammals |
| Three parallel rivers of Yunnan | River / Lake | covers upper reaches of three of the great rivers of Asia: the Yangtze, Mekong and Salween |
| The Sundarbans | River / Lake | Bangladesh part - Major river delta and "the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world" |
| Kenya Lake System | River / Lake | African Rift Valley, soda lakes, avifauna |
| Decorated cave of Pont d'Arc | Rock Art | artistically beautiful |
| Altamira Cave | Rock Art | for its historic significance |
| Vézère Valley | Rock Art | most iconic and well preserved rock art |
| Moenjodaro | South (East) Asian | for Indus Valley Civilization |
| Ellora Caves | South (East) Asian | beautiful rock-cut cave temples, with ties to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, Kailash Temple is best example of Dravidian architecture |
| Chola Temples | South (East) Asian | impressive Hindu temple, representative of southern Indian art |
| Angkor | South (East) Asian | most well-known temple complex in south and southeast Asia; started out as a Hindu temple before changing to a Buddhist temple in the 12th century |
| Sukhothai | South (East) Asian | Cradle of Thai Civilization with beautiful Sukothai styles |
| Grand Canal | Transport and Trade | best of the canal sites, and an impressive feat of engineering |
| Silk Roads | Transport and Trade | trade route that significantly shaped history between Asia and Europe |
| Qhapaq Ñan | Transport and Trade | Inca Road System |
| Old City of Jerusalem | Urban continuity | Monuments of ancient Middle Eastern cultures, Roman, Byzantine, Mamluk, Ottoman, Colonial |
| Prague | Urban continuity | Significant mediaeval and Art Nouveau monuments. A great ensemble. |
| Venice and its Lagoon | Urban continuity | for its unique water setting |
| Istanbul | Urban continuity | Byzantine-Ottoman continuity. |
| Mexico City and Xochimilco | Urban continuity | for its culture, architecture and Aztec heritages |
| Sana'a | Urban continuity | Unique and outstanding architecture |
| Damascus | Urban continuity | One of the oldest cities in the world with many historical sites |
| Toledo | Urban continuity | Perfect representative of Iberian city development from medieval |
| Rome | Urban continuity | Significant ancient Roman monuments as well as mediaeval and Baroque |
| Ferrara | Urban planning | example of Italian Renaissance urban planning |
| Shibam | Urban planning | excellent example of vertical city planning |
| Brasilia | Urban planning | pre-eminent example of 20th century architecture and urban planning |
| New Lanark | Urban planning | example of a philanthropist factory town |
| Thingvellir | Viking | early, and "iconic" example of "democratic" self government and also the voyages of the Vikings |
| Hawaii Volcanoes | Volcanic / thermal | best example of volcanic island-building |
| Volcanoes of Kamchatka | Volcanic / thermal | representing the Pacific Ring of Fire |
| Isole Eolie | Volcanic / thermal | Significant in the early study of volcanism |
| Teide National Park | Volcanic / thermal | Best example of a Stratovolcano |
| Yellowstone | Volcanic / thermal | best variety of geothermal features on the World Heritage list, plus Rocky Mountain park home to bison, wolves, and grizzly bears |
