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Chad has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1999. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.

Chad as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 23, 1999

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 Chad (2)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 1

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)

  • Paysage culturel du Lac Tchad · submitted: October 30, 2018
  • Le site métallurgique de Begon II · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Site à Hominidés anciens du Djourab · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Les ruines d'Ouara · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Les curieuses mines de fer de Télé-Nugar · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Gravures et peintures rupestres de l'Ennedi et du Tibesti · submitted: July 21, 2005
  • Parc national de Zakouma · submitted: July 21, 2005

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Chad

Official Name: Republic of Chad

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Middle Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: N'Djamena

Population (2024): 20,299,123

Land Area: 1,259,200 km²

Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)

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