The Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage site in South Africa, is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and unique fynbos vegetation, a type of shrubland found nowhere else on Earth. This region hosts an astonishing variety of plant species, with over 9,000 types, many of which are endemic, making it one of the planet’s richest floral kingdoms. It also encompasses dramatic landscapes, including rugged mountains and coastal plains, which support a delicate ecosystem recognized for its global ecological significance. Conservation efforts here aim to protect this irreplaceable natural heritage from threats like invasive species and climate change.

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