Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1974. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category.
Democratic Republic of the Congo as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: September 23, 1974
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1980-1987
Total of Mandate Years: 7
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Democratic Republic of the Congo (5)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 5 | Mixed: 0
- Garamba National Park · Natural
- Kahuzi-Biega National Park · Natural
- Okapi Wildlife Reserve · Natural
- Salonga National Park · Natural
- Virunga National Park · Natural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (5)
- Parc National de la Garamba · submitted: January 31, 2024
- Parc National de la Lomami (PNL) · submitted: January 8, 2024
- Grottes de Dimba et Ngovo · submitted: November 11, 1997
- Grottes de Matupi · submitted: November 11, 1997
- Dépression de l'Upemba · submitted: November 11, 1997
Country Profile Democratic Republic of the Congo
Official Name: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Middle Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Kinshasa
Population (2024): 109,276,265
Land Area: 2,267,050 km²
Currency: Congolese franc (CDF)