Zambia | World Heritage Explorer

Zambia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1984. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Zambia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 4, 1984

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2021-2025

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)

World Heritage Sites in Zambia (1)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls · Natural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)

Chirundu Fossil Forest · submitted: March 10, 2009
Mwela Rock Paintings · submitted: March 10, 2009
Kalambo Falls · submitted: March 10, 2009
Zambezi Source · submitted: March 10, 2009
The Barotse Cultural Landscape · submitted: March 10, 2009
Dag Hammarskjoeld Memorial (Crash site) · submitted: June 11, 1997
Kalambo falls archaeological site (prehistoric settlement site) · submitted: June 11, 1997

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Zambia

Official Name: Republic of Zambia

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Eastern Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: Lusaka

Population (2024): 21,314,956

Land Area: 743,390 km²

Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Zambia

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