Gambia | World Heritage Explorer

Gambia 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 Cultural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Gambia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: July 1, 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 Gambia (2)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites · Cultural
Stone Circles of Senegambia · Cultural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)

Wassu Stone Circles Quarry Site · submitted: April 29, 2015
Historic Georgetown · submitted: April 29, 2015

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Gambia

Official Name: Republic of the Gambia

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Western Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: Banjul

Population (2024): 2,759,988

Land Area: 10,120 km²

Currency: dalasi (GMD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Gambia

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.

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How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

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