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Dominica has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1995. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category.

Dominica as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: April 4, 1995

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)

World Heritage Sites in Dominica (1)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)

  • Fort Shirley · submitted: February 5, 2015
  • Morne Diablotin National Park · submitted: February 5, 2015
  • Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve · submitted: February 5, 2015

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Dominica

Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica

Continent: Americas

Subregion: Caribbean

UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Roseau

Population (2024): 66,205

Land Area: 750 km²

Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)

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