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Fiji has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1990. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

Fiji as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: November 21, 1990

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

World Heritage Sites in Fiji (1)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Levuka Historical Port Town · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)

Sovi Basin · submitted: October 26, 1999
Sigatoka Sand Dunes · submitted: October 26, 1999
Yaduataba Crested Iguana Sanctuary · submitted: October 26, 1999

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Fiji

Official Name: Republic of Fiji

Continent: Oceania

Subregion: Melanesia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Suva

Population (2024): 928,784

Land Area: 18,270 km²

Currency: Fijian dollar (FJD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Fiji

About States Parties

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