sub antarctic islands
states: [new zealand]
category: natural
year: 1998
location: New Zealand Subantartic zone
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: -50.7500000000, 166.1044444000
unesco id: 877
world heritage site: 877
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The Sub-Antarctic Islands, a World Heritage site in New Zealand, are a remote and pristine collection of island groups renowned for their unique biodiversity and rugged natural beauty. These islands host a variety of rare and endemic species, including seabirds, penguins, and marine mammals, thriving in an environment shaped by harsh weather and isolation. Recognized for their ecological significance, they serve as critical habitats and breeding grounds, offering a living testament to the resilience of nature in extreme conditions.