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Congo has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1987. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Congo as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: December 10, 1987

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 Congo (2)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua · Natural
Sangha Trinational · Natural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)

Ancien port d’embarquement des esclaves de Loango · submitted: June 12, 2008
Domaine royal de Mbé · submitted: June 12, 2008
Le Parc National de Conkouati-Douli · submitted: June 12, 2008

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Congo

Official Name: Republic of the Congo

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Middle Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: Brazzaville

Population (2024): 6,332,961

Land Area: 341,500 km²

Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Congo

About States Parties

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