List of Ramsar Sites
Template:Short description Ramsar sites are protected under by the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value. The convention establishes that "wetlands should be selected for the list on account of their international significance in terms of ecology, botany, zoology, limnology or hydrology." Over the years, the Conference of the Contracting Parties has adopted more specific criteria interpreting the convention text.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Ramsar List organizes the Ramsar sites according to the contracting party that designated each to the list. Contracting parties are grouped into six "regions": Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:As of, 171 states have designated 2,548 sites to the list, covering Template:Convert; two other states have acceded to the convention but have yet to designate any sites. The complete list of the wetlands is accessible on the Ramsar Sites Information Service website.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Africa
Algeria
Benin
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Basse Vallée de l'Ouémé, Porto-Novo Lagoon, Lake Nokoué | Template:Convert | |
| Basse Vallée du Couffo, Lagune Côtiere, Chenal Aho, Lac Ahémé | Template:Convert | |
| Site Ramsar du Complexe W | Template:Convert | |
| Zone Humide de la Rivière Pendjari | Template:Convert |
Botswana

| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Okavango Delta System | Template:Convert |
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Curral Velho | Template:Convert | |
| Lagoa de Pedra Badejo | Template:Convert | |
| Lagoa de Rabil | Template:Convert | |
| Salinas of the English Port | Template:Convert |
Central African Republic
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Les Rivières de Mbaéré-Bodingué | Template:Convert | |
| Riviere Sangha située en République Centrafricaine | Template:Convert |
Chad
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fitri | Template:Convert | |
| Partie tchadienne du lac Tchad | Template:Convert | |
| Plaine de Massenya | Template:Convert | |
| Plaines d'inondation des Bahr Aouk et Salamat | Template:Convert | |
| Plaines d'inondation du Logone et les dépressions Toupouri | Template:Convert | |
| Réserve de faune de Binder-Léré | Template:Convert |
Comoros
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Dziani Boundouni | Template:Convert | |
| Le Karthala | Template:Convert | |
| Le Mont Ntringui | Template:Convert |
Congo (Republic of the Congo)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bassin de la Lufira | Template:Convert | |
| Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe | Template:Convert | |
| Mangroves National Park | Template:Convert | |
| Virunga National Park | Template:Convert |
Djibouti
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Haramous-Loyada | Template:Convert |
Egypt
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Bardawil | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Burullus | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Qarun Protected Area | Template:Convert | |
| Wadi El Rayan Protected Area | Template:Convert |
Equatorial Guinea
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Annobón | Template:Convert | |
| Muni Estuary Natural Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Ntem River and Campo River | Template:Convert |
Eswatini
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawane Dam and Nature Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Sand River Dam | Template:Convert | |
| Van Eck Dam | Template:Convert |
Gabon
Gambia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Baobolon Wetland Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Niumi National Park | Template:Convert | |
| Tanbi Wetland Complex | Template:Convert |
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
| Name | Area (ha) |
|---|---|
| Archipel Bolama-Bijagós | 1046950 |
| Lagoa de Cufada | 39098 |
| Lagune de Wendu Tcham | 14970.18 |
| Parc Naturel des Mangroves du Fleuve Cacheu (PNTC) | 88615 |
Ivory Coast
Kenya

Lesotho
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lets'eng-la-Letsie | Template:Convert |
Liberia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Gbedin Wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Kpatawee Wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Piso | Template:Convert | |
| Marshall Wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Mesurado Wetlands | Template:Convert |
Libya
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Ain Elshakika | Template:Convert | |
| Ain Elzarga | Template:Convert |
Madagascar
Malawi
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Marsh | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Chilwa | Template:Convert |
Mali
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Intérieur du Niger | Template:Convert | |
| Lac Magui | Template:Convert | |
| Lac Wegnia | Template:Convert | |
| Plaine Inondable du Sourou | Template:Convert |
Mauritania
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Chat Tboul | Template:Convert | |
| Lac Gabou et le réseau hydrographique du Plateau du Tagant | Template:Convert | |
| Parc National du Banc d'Arguin | Template:Convert | |
| Parc National du Diawling | Template:Convert |
Mauritius
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bay Marine Park | Template:Convert | |
| Pointe d'Esny Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary | Template:Convert |
Morocco
Mozambique
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Niassa and its Coastal Zone | Template:Convert | |
| Zambezi Delta | Template:Convert |
Namibia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bwabwata-Okavango Ramsar Site | Template:Convert | |
| Etosha Pan, Lake Oponono and Cuvelai drainage | Template:Convert | |
| Orange River Mouth | Template:Convert | |
| Sandwich Harbour | Template:Convert | |
| Walvis Bay | Template:Convert |
Niger

Nigeria
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Ado-Awaye (Iyake) Suspended Lake Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Apoi Creek Forests | Template:Convert | |
| Arinta Waterfall | Template:Convert | |
| Baturiya Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Dagona Sanctuary Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Ebute Oni coastal wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Foge Islands | Template:Convert | |
| International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Chad Wetlands in Nigeria | Template:Convert | |
| Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain | Template:Convert | |
| Maladumba Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Nguru Lake (and Marma Channel) complex | Template:Convert | |
| Oguta Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Osun-Oshogbo Sacred Grove | Template:Convert | |
| Pandam and Wase Lakes | Template:Convert | |
| Upper Orashi Forest | Template:Convert | |
| Yemoji Lake Ijebu Ode | Template:Convert |
Rwanda
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Rugezi-Bulera-Ruhondo | Template:Convert |
São Tomé and Príncipe
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Ilots Tinhosas | Template:Convert |
Senegal

Seychelles
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Aldabra Atoll | Template:Convert | |
| Mare Aux Cochons High altitude freshwater wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Port Launay Coastal Wetlands | Template:Convert |
Sierra Leone
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone River Estuary | Template:Convert |
South Africa
South Sudan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Sudd | Template:Convert |
Sudan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Dinder National Park | Template:Convert | |
| Dongonab Bay-Marsa Waiai | Template:Convert | |
| Khor Abu Habil Inner Delta | Template:Convert | |
| Suakin-Gulf of Agig | Template:Convert |
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Chinhoyi Caves Recreational Park | Template:Convert | |
| Cleveland Dam | Template:Convert | |
| Driefontein Grasslands | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Chivero and Manyame | Template:Convert | |
| Mana Pools | Template:Convert | |
| Monavale Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Victoria Falls National Park | Template:Convert |
Asia
Bahrain
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawar Islands | Template:Convert | |
| Tubli Bay | Template:Convert |
Bangladesh

| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Sundarbans Reserved Forest | Template:Convert | |
| Tanguar Haor | Template:Convert |
Bhutan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bumdeling | Template:Convert | |
| Gangtey-Phobji | Template:Convert | |
| Khotokha | Template:Convert |
Cambodia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Boeng Chhmar and Associated River System and Floodplain | Template:Convert | |
| Koh Kapik and Associated Islets | Template:Convert | |
| Middle Stretches of Mekong River North of Stoeng Treng | Template:Convert | |
| Prek Toal Ramsar Site | Template:Convert | |
| Stung Sen Wildlife Sanctuary | Template:Convert |
China
India
Indonesia

Iran
Iraq
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Marshes | Template:Convert | |
| Hammar Marsh | Template:Convert | |
| Hawizeh Marsh | Template:Convert | |
| Sawa Lake | Template:Convert |
Israel
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| En Afeq Nature Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Hula Nature Reserve | Template:Convert |
Japan
Jordan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Azraq Oasis | Template:Convert | |
| Fifa Nature Reserve | Template:Convert |
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer Reserve | Template:Convert |
Kyrgyzstan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Chatyr Kul | Template:Convert | |
| Son-Kol Lake | Template:Convert | |
| The Issyk-kul State Nature Reserve with the Issyk-kul Lake | Template:Convert |
Laos
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Beung Kiat Ngong Wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Xe Champhone Wetlands | Template:Convert |
Lebanon
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Aammiq Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Deir el Nouriyeh cliffs of Ras Chekaa | Template:Convert | |
| Palm Islands Nature Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Tyre Beach | Template:Convert |
Malaysia
Mongolia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Ayrag Nuur | Template:Convert | |
| Har Us Nuur National Park | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Achit and its surrounding wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Buir and its surrounding wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Ganga and its surrounding wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Uvs and its surrounding wetlands | Template:Convert | |
| Lakes in the Khurkh-Khuiten river valley | Template:Convert | |
| Mongol Daguur | Template:Convert | |
| Ogii Nuur | Template:Convert | |
| Terhiyn Tsagaan Nuur | Template:Convert | |
| Valley of the Lakes | Template:Convert |
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Mundok Migratory Bird Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Rason Migratory Bird Reserve | Template:Convert |
Oman
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ansab Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Qurm Nature Reserve | Template:Convert | |
| Wetlands Reserve in Al Wusta Governorate | Template:Convert |
Pakistan

Philippines
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Syria
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Sabkhat al-Jabbul Nature Reserve | Template:Convert |
Tajikistan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Karakul Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Kayrakum Reservoir | Template:Convert | |
| Lower part of Panj River | Template:Convert | |
| Shorkul and Rangkul Lakes | Template:Convert | |
| Zorkul Lake | Template:Convert |
Thailand
Turkmenistan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenbashy Bay | Template:Convert |
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Aydar-Arnasay Lakes system | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Dengizkul | Template:Convert | |
| Sudochye lake system | Template:Convert | |
| Tudakul and Kuymazar Water Reservoirs | Template:Convert |
Vietnam
Yemen
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Detwah Lagoon | Template:Convert |
Europe
Albania
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Albanian Prespa Lakes | Template:Convert | |
| Butrint | Template:Convert | |
| Karavasta Lagoon | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Shkodra and River Buna | Template:Convert |
Andorra
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Parc naturel de la vallée de Sorteny | Template:Convert | |
| Parque Natural Comunal de los Valles del Comapedrosa | Template:Convert | |
| Vall de Madriu-Perafita-Claror | Template:Convert |
Armenia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Khor Virap Marsh | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Arpi | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Sevan | Template:Convert |
Austria
Azerbaijan
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Agh-Ghol | Template:Convert | |
| Ghizil-Agaj | Template:Convert |
Belarus
Belgium
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| De Ijzerbroeken te Diksmuide en Lo-Reninge | Template:Convert | |
| Grotte des Emotions | Template:Convert | |
| Kalmthoutse Heide | Template:Convert | |
| Les Hautes Fagnes | Template:Convert | |
| Marais d'Harchies | Template:Convert | |
| Schorren van de Beneden Schelde | Template:Convert | |
| Vallée de la Haute-Sûre | Template:Convert | |
| Vlaamse Banken | Template:Convert | |
| Zwin | Template:Convert |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bardaca Wetland | Template:Convert | |
| Hutovo Blato | Template:Convert | |
| Livanjsko Polje | Template:Convert |
Bulgaria
Croatia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Crna Mlaka Fishponds | Template:Convert | |
| Lonjsko Polje Nature Park | Template:Convert | |
| Nature Park Kopacki rit | Template:Convert | |
| Neretva River Delta | Template:Convert | |
| Vransko Lake | Template:Convert |
Cyprus
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Larnaca Salt Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Limassol Salt Lake |
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia

Finland
France
Georgia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bugdasheni Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Ispani Mire | Template:Convert | |
| Madatapa Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Wetlands of Central Kolkheti | Template:Convert |
Germany
Greece
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Amvrakikos Gulf | Template:Convert | |
| Artificial Lake Kerkini | Template:Convert | |
| Axios, Loudias, Aliakmon Delta | Template:Convert | |
| Evros Delta | Template:Convert | |
| Kotychi lagoons | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Mikri Prespa | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Vistonis, Porto Lagos, Lake Ismaris & adjoining lagoons | Template:Convert | |
| Lakes Volvi & Koronia | Template:Convert | |
| Messolonghi lagoons | Template:Convert | |
| Nestos delta & adjoining lagoons | Template:Convert |
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Ruggeller Riet | Template:Convert |
Lithuania
Luxembourg
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Haff Réimech | Template:Convert | |
| Vallée de la Haute-Sûre | Template:Convert |
Malta
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Għadira | Template:Convert | |
| Is-Simar | Template:Convert |
Moldova
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Dniester | Template:Convert | |
| Lower Prut Lakes | Template:Convert | |
| Unguri-Holosnita | Template:Convert |
Monaco
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Réserve sous-marine du Larvotto | Template:Convert |
Montenegro
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Skadarsko Jezero | Template:Convert | |
| Tivat Saline | Template:Convert | |
| Ulcinj Salina | Template:Convert |
Netherlands

North Macedonia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Dojran Lake | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Ohrid | Template:Convert | |
| Lake Prespa | Template:Convert |
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania

Russia
Serbia
Slovakia

Slovenia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Cerkniško jezero z okolico | Template:Convert | |
| Sečoveljske soline | Template:Convert | |
| Škocjanske jame | Template:Convert |
Spain

Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Latin America and the Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Codrington Lagoon | Template:Convert |
Argentina
Bahamas
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Inagua National Park | Template:Convert |
Barbados
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Graeme Hall Swamp | Template:Convert |
Belize
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary | Template:Convert | |
| Sarstoon Temash National Park | Template:Convert |
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica

Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Levera Wetland | Template:Convert |
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bahía de Panamá | Template:Convert | |
| Complejo de Humedales de Matusagaratí | Template:Convert | |
| Golfo de Montijo | Template:Convert | |
| Humedal de Importancia Internacional Damani-Guariviara | Template:Convert | |
| Punta Patiño | Template:Convert | |
| San San - Pond Sak | Template:Convert |
Paraguay
Peru

Saint Lucia
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Mankòtè Mangrove | Template:Convert | |
| Savannes Bay | Template:Convert |
Suriname
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Coppenamemonding | Template:Convert |
Trinidad and Tobago
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Buccoo Reef / Bon Accord Lagoon Complex | Template:Convert | |
| Caroni Swamp | Template:Convert | |
| Nariva Swamp | Template:Convert |
Uruguay
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Bañados del Este y Franja Costera | Template:Convert | |
| Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay | Template:Convert | |
| Laguna de Rocha | Template:Convert |
Venezuela
North America
Canada

Mexico
United States
Oceania
Australia
Fiji
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Qoliqoli Cokovata | Template:Convert | |
| Upper Navua Conservation Area | Template:Convert |
Kiribati
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Nooto-North Tarawa | Template:Convert |
Marshall Islands
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Jaluit Atoll Conservation Area | Template:Convert | |
| Namdrik Atoll | Template:Convert |
New Zealand
Palau
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ngardok Nature Reserve | Template:Convert |
Papua New Guinea
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Kutubu | Template:Convert | |
| Tonda Wildlife Management Area | Template:Convert |
Samoa
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Lanoto'o | Template:Convert | |
| O Le Pupū Puē National Park | Template:Convert | |
| Vaipu Swamp Conservation Area | Template:Convert |
Vanuatu
| Name | Area (ha) | Area (acre) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Letes | Template:Convert |