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UNESCO

International Body

Added 44d ago

Details

Inscribed the Bijagós Archipelago as a World Heritage site.

Statistics

migratory shorebirds870,000

Coverage of Iceland's flora in the UNESCO biosphere reserve on Snæfellsnes peninsulaover 70 percent

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024•973d ago

•World Heritage Designation

UNESCO Declares Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site

UNESCO designated Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeastern Brazil a World Heritage site in 2024, citing its unique geological dune field and rich biodiversity.

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