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Chad has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1999. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.

Chad as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 23, 1999

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)

World Heritage Sites in Chad (2)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 1

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Chad.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)

  • Paysage culturel du Lac Tchad · submitted: October 30, 2018
  • Le site métallurgique de Begon II · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Site à Hominidés anciens du Djourab · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Les ruines d'Ouara · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Les curieuses mines de fer de Télé-Nugar · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Gravures et peintures rupestres de l'Ennedi et du Tibesti · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Parc national de Zakouma · submitted: July 21, 2005

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Chad

Official Name: Republic of Chad

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Middle Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: N'Djamena

Population (2024): 20,299,123

Land Area: 1,259,200 km²

Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)

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About States Parties

States Parties are countries that have joined the World Heritage Convention. They commit to identifying, nominating, and protecting properties of outstanding cultural or natural value on their territory. States Parties are also expected to monitor and report on the condition of inscribed sites.

World Heritage Insights

How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage List is usually seen as a catalogue of the world’s most important cultural and natural places. Yet behind every inscription there is a structured decision process: countries must first join the Convention, run for a seat on the World Heritage Committee, prepare nominations through a fixed procedure, and finally obtain enough votes for inscription.

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Background

Learn about UNESCO, the World Heritage Convention, Tentative Lists, and how World Heritage Sites are selected and preserved. Explore the history, structures, and processes that protect humanity’s cultural and natural treasures.

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