Niger | World Heritage Explorer

Niger has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1974. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. A significant share of its sites are natural properties, highlighting the country's landscapes and biodiversity. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Niger as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: December 23, 1974

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1993-1999

Total of Mandate Years: 6

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)

World Heritage Sites in Niger (3)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves · Natural
Historic Centre of Agadez · Cultural
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex · Natural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (19)

Paysage culturel du lac Tchad · submitted: October 9, 2018
Parc national du « W », sites archéologiques · submitted: June 26, 2006
La vieille ville de Zinder, quartier de Birni et le Sultanat · submitted: May 26, 2006
Palais du Zarmakoye de Dosso · submitted: May 26, 2006
Les mosquées en terre de la région de Tahoua · submitted: May 26, 2006
Itinéraires Culturels du Désert du Sahara : Route du sel · submitted: May 26, 2006
Plateau et Fortin du Djado · submitted: May 26, 2006
Site archéologique de Bura · submitted: May 26, 2006
Le site de Lougou · submitted: May 26, 2006
Zone Giraphe · submitted: May 26, 2006
Massif de Termit · submitted: May 26, 2006
Réserve de faune de Galbedji · submitted: May 26, 2006
L’ensemble des forêts protégées de la région d'Agadez · submitted: May 26, 2006
Mare d'Ounsolo ou N'Solo · submitted: May 26, 2006
Partie nigérienne du lac Tchad · submitted: May 26, 2006
Le fleuve Niger, les îles et la vallée · submitted: May 26, 2006
La Réserve Naturelle Nationale de l'Aïr et du Ténéré · submitted: May 26, 2006
Gisements des dinosauriens · submitted: May 26, 2006
La forêt classée, le lac de Madarounfa et les tombeaux des 99 saints · submitted: May 26, 2006

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Niger

Official Name: Republic of Niger

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Western Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: Niamey

Population (2024): 27,032,412

Land Area: 1,266,700 km²

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Niger

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