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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. [1] Chad accepted the convention, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list.
Landsat 8 image of Gweni-Fada crater in the Ennedi Plateau. The Ennedi Plateau is located in the northeast of Chad, in the regions of Ennedi-Ouest and Ennedi-Est.It is considered a part of the group of mountains known as the Ennedi Massif found in Chad, which is one of the nine countries that make up the Sahelian belt that spans the Atlantic Ocean to Sudan.
The Guelta d'Archei is one of the most famous gueltas in the Sahara.It is located in the Ennedi Plateau, in north-eastern Chad, south-east of the town of Fada.The Guelta d'Archei is inhabited by several kinds of animals, most notably the West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus; until recently thought to be a synonym for the Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus Laurenti).
A map of World Heritage Sites in Africa as of 2016, each designated by a dot 0 sites 1–2 sites 3–4 sites 5–6 sites 7–8 sites 9 sites. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated 147 World Heritage Sites in Africa.
Lying in the Ennedi Plateau, it has a population of 23,786 (as of December 2005). It is known for the surrounding cave paintings and rock formations, while the Guelta d'Archei and a wood growing in a wadi are local attractions. During the Toyota War phase of the Chadian–Libyan War in 1987, the town saw fighting during the Battle of Fada. [2] [3]
Pages in category "Lists of tourist attractions in Chad" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "World Heritage Sites in Chad" ... Ennedi Plateau; L. Lakes of Ounianga This page was last edited on 10 August 2020, at 06:30 (UTC) ...
Tourism in Chad is a relatively minor industry. Most travellers are attracted by Chad's hunting capabilities and its Zakouma National Park. [1] Tourists must have valid passports and visas, as well as evidence of yellow fever immunization. As of 2000, there were roughly 43,000 tourist arrivals in the country.