United Republic of Tanzania | World Heritage Explorer

The United Republic of Tanzania has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1977. With 7 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.

United Republic of Tanzania as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: August 2, 1977

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1985-1991, 2015-2019, 2025-2029

Total of Mandate Years: 14

Total of Mandates: 3

WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)

World Heritage Sites in United Republic of Tanzania (7)

Cultural: 3 | Natural: 3 | Mixed: 1

Kilimanjaro National Park · Natural
Kondoa Rock-Art Sites · Cultural
Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Mixed
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara · Cultural
Selous Game Reserve · Natural
Serengeti National Park · Natural
Stone Town of Zanzibar · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in United Republic of Tanzania.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)

Geometric rock art in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda · submitted: February 28, 2024
Tendaguru Paleontological Site (TPS) · submitted: April 29, 2022
The Central Slave and Ivory Trade Route · submitted: February 20, 2006
Eastern Arc Mountains Forests of Tanzania · submitted: January 10, 2006
Oldonyo Murwak · submitted: May 27, 1997
Gombe National Park · submitted: May 27, 1997
Jozani - Chwaka Bay Conservation Area (#) · submitted: May 27, 1997

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile United Republic of Tanzania

Official Name: United Republic of Tanzania

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Eastern Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: Dodoma

Population (2024): 68,560,157

Land Area: 885,800 km²

Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party United Republic of Tanzania

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