te wahipounamu
states: [new zealand]
category: natural
year: 1990
location: Southwest of South Island
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: -45.0360277800, 167.3196111000
unesco id: 551
world heritage site: 551
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Te Wahipounamu is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in New Zealand, recognized for its outstanding natural beauty and geological significance. It encompasses a diverse landscape of rugged mountains, glaciers, fjords, and rainforests, hosting a rich variety of unique flora and fauna, including ancient species like the takahe and kiwi. The site is also culturally significant, tied to Māori heritage and traditional resource use, making it a globally important conservation area.