Estonia
Estonia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1995. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Estonia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: October 27, 1995
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2009-2013
Total of Mandate Years: 4
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)
World Heritage Sites in Estonia (2)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn · Cultural
- Struve Geodetic Arc · Cultural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)
- Baltic Klint · submitted: January 6, 2004
- Wooded meadows (Laelatu, Kalli-Nedrema, Mäepea, Allika, Tagamoisa, Loode, Koiva, Halliste) · submitted: January 6, 2004
- Kuressaare Fortress · submitted: April 18, 2002
Country Profile Estonia
Official Name: Republic of Estonia
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Northern Europe
UNESCO Region: Europe and North America
Capital: Tallinn
Population (2024): 1,371,986
Land Area: 42,750 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)