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This is a web page article titled “Heritage Day” published on the iSimangaliso Wetland Park website. It describes iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s heritage and significance, noting it stretches from Maphelane near St Lucia to Kosi Bay (Mozambique border) and is South Africa’s second largest protected area. The article states that in December 1999 iSimangaliso was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and quotes Nelson Mandela’s 2002 speech about elephants and other species sharing the ecosystem. The page includes navigation elements and a “Download Article Heritage Day.pdf” link.

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A downloadable PDF version of the article titled 'Heritage Day' published by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority. The document provides information about the heritage, history, and significance of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, including its UNESCO World Heritage status and notable ecological features.

Who it is for: members of the public interested in environmental heritage and the history of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
How to act on it: click the 'Download Article Heritage Day.pdf' link on the web page

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https://www.isimangaliso.com/blog-details/heritage-day/

Key Takeaways

Title: Heritage Day
Publisher/website: iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Publication date: 24 September 2022
Author: Mr. Bheki Manzini
Geographic span: Maphelane near St Lucia to Kosi Bay (Mozambique border)
Claim: second largest protected area in South Africa
World Heritage listing: December 1999 (UNESCO)
First South African World Heritage Site claim
Mandela quote referencing 2002 reintroduction of elephants to Eastern Shores of Lake St Lucia
Download link: Heritage Day.pdf
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Mr. Bheki Manzini
United Nations Environment Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Nelson Mandela