Everglades

States
United States
Category
Natural
Year
1979
Location
Southern tip of the Florida peninsula, along the Gulf of Mexico, State of Florida
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
25.55444444, -80.99638889
Last Visited
2016
UNESCO ID
76
WH Site
76
Everglades

Everglades National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the USA, is a vast subtropical wilderness renowned for its unique ecosystem. It serves as a critical habitat for numerous rare and endangered species, including the manatee, American crocodile, and Florida panther. The park features a mix of freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, and coastal mangroves, supporting a rich biodiversity. Its significance lies in its role as a vital watershed and its preservation of one of the world’s most distinctive natural landscapes.

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