North Macedonia | World Heritage Explorer

North Macedonia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1997. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

North Macedonia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: April 30, 1997

Status: Succession

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in North Macedonia (2)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 1

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe · Natural (Transboundary)
Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region · Mixed (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)

Church St. George (Sv Gjorgji) Kurbinovo · submitted: November 27, 2020
Archaeo-astronomical Site Kokino · submitted: January 30, 2009
Cave Slatinski Izvor · submitted: June 24, 2004
Markovi Kuli · submitted: June 24, 2004

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile North Macedonia

Official Name: Republic of North Macedonia

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southeast Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Skopje

Population (2024): 1,792,179

Land Area: 25,220 km²

Currency: denar (MKD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party North Macedonia

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