states: [ethiopia]
category: natural
year: 1978
location: Gondar Region
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 13.1833333333, 38.0666666667
unesco id: 9
world heritage site: 9
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Simien National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes featuring jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys, and escarpments formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. It hosts a rich biodiversity, including rare species like the Ethiopian wolf, gelada baboon, and Walia ibex, making it a critical conservation area. The park’s unique geological formations and endemic wildlife attract researchers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts from around the globe. Its cultural significance is tied to the local communities who have lived in harmony with this rugged terrain for centuries.