Congo
Congo has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1987. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. 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.
Congo as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: December 10, 1987
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 Congo (2)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0
- Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua · Natural
- Sangha Trinational · Natural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)
- Ancien port d’embarquement des esclaves de Loango · submitted: June 12, 2008
- Domaine royal de Mbé · submitted: June 12, 2008
- Le Parc National de Conkouati-Douli · submitted: June 12, 2008
Country Profile Congo
Official Name: Republic of the Congo
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Middle Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Brazzaville
Population (2024): 6,332,961
Land Area: 341,500 km²
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)