Lists of World Heritage Sites facts for kids
A World Heritage Site is a very special place recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that works to promote peace and security through education, science, and culture. These sites are chosen because they have amazing cultural or natural importance to the whole world. Think of them as global treasures that belong to everyone!
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Discovering World Heritage Sites
UNESCO keeps different lists to help us understand these incredible places better. These lists help us see which sites are in danger, or how many sites each country has.
General Lists of Sites
Here are some general lists that help organize all the World Heritage Sites:
- Former UNESCO World Heritage Sites: These are places that used to be World Heritage Sites but are no longer on the list.
- List of World Heritage in Danger: This list includes sites that are facing serious threats, like war, natural disasters, or pollution.
- List of World Heritage Sites by year of inscription: This list shows when each site was added to the World Heritage list.
- World Heritage Sites by country: This list helps you find sites based on the country they are in.
- Lists of World Heritage Sites § Notes: This program focuses on protecting buildings made from earth.
World Heritage Sites by Continent
Many lists are organized by continent. This makes it easier to find sites in different parts of the world.
Sites in Africa
Africa has many amazing World Heritage Sites, from ancient cities to incredible natural parks.
- List of World Heritage Sites in Africa
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Arab States
- List of World Heritage Sites in Egypt
- List of World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Kenya
- List of World Heritage Sites in Madagascar
- List of World Heritage Sites in Mauritania
- List of World Heritage Sites in Morocco
- List of World Heritage Sites in South Africa
- List of World Heritage Sites in Tanzania
- List of World Heritage Sites in Tunisia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Zambia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Uganda
- List of World Heritage Sites in Togo
Sites in the Americas
The Americas, including North, Central, and South America, are home to many diverse World Heritage Sites.
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean
- List of World Heritage Sites in Cuba
- List of World Heritage Sites in Central America
- List of World Heritage Sites in North America
- List of World Heritage Sites in South America
- List of World Heritage Sites in Argentina
- List of World Heritage Sites in Brazil
- List of World Heritage Sites in Chile
- List of World Heritage Sites in Colombia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Peru
Sites in Asia
Asia is the largest continent and has a huge number of World Heritage Sites, reflecting its long history and varied landscapes.
- List of World Heritage Sites in Eastern Asia
- List of World Heritage Sites in China
- List of World Heritage Sites in Japan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Mongolia
- List of World Heritage Sites in North Korea
- List of World Heritage Sites in South Korea
- List of World Heritage Sites in Northern and Central Asia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Kazakhstan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Kyrgyzstan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Tajikistan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Turkmenistan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Uzbekistan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Cambodia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Indonesia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Laos
- List of World Heritage Sites in Malaysia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Myanmar
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Philippines
- List of World Heritage Sites in Singapore
- List of World Heritage Sites in Thailand
- List of World Heritage Sites in Vietnam
- List of World Heritage Sites in Southern Asia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Afghanistan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh
- List of World Heritage Sites in India
- List of World Heritage Sites in Nepal
- List of World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
- List of World Heritage Sites in Western Asia
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Arab states
- List of World Heritage Sites in Iran
- List of World Heritage Sites in Israel
- List of World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Palestine
- List of World Heritage Sites in Jordan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Yemen
Sites in Europe
Europe is home to many historical and cultural World Heritage Sites, from ancient ruins to grand cathedrals.
- List of World Heritage Sites in Eastern Europe
- List of World Heritage Sites in Albania
- List of World Heritage Sites in Armenia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Azerbaijan
- List of World Heritage Sites in Belarus
- List of World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- List of World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria
- List of World Heritage Sites in Croatia
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic
- List of World Heritage Sites in Georgia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Hungary
- List of World Heritage Sites in Montenegro
- List of World Heritage Sites in Moldova
- List of World Heritage Sites in North Macedonia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Poland
- List of World Heritage Sites in Romania
- List of World Heritage Sites in Russia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Serbia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Slovakia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Slovenia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Ukraine
- List of World Heritage Sites in Northern Europe
- List of World Heritage Sites in Denmark
- List of World Heritage Sites in Estonia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Finland
- List of World Heritage Sites in Iceland
- List of World Heritage Sites in Latvia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Lithuania
- List of World Heritage Sites in Norway
- List of World Heritage Sites in Sweden
- List of World Heritage Sites in Southern Europe
- List of World Heritage Sites in Andorra
- List of World Heritage Sites in Cyprus
- List of World Heritage Sites in Greece
- List of World Heritage Sites in Italy
- List of World Heritage Sites in Malta
- List of World Heritage Sites in Portugal
- List of World Heritage Sites in San Marino
- List of World Heritage Sites in Spain
- List of World Heritage Sites in Turkey
- Vatican City is itself a World Heritage Site
- List of World Heritage Sites in Western Europe
- List of World Heritage Sites in Austria
- List of World Heritage Sites in Belgium
- List of World Heritage Sites in France
- List of World Heritage Sites in Germany
- List of World Heritage Sites in Luxembourg
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Ireland
- List of World Heritage Sites in Switzerland
- List of World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom
Sites in Oceania
Oceania includes Australia, New Zealand, and many Pacific Islands, each with unique natural and cultural sites.
- List of World Heritage Sites in Oceania (Australia, Kiribati, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific Islands)
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