Gambia
Gambia 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 Cultural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Gambia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: July 1, 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 Gambia (2)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites · Cultural
- Stone Circles of Senegambia · Cultural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)
- Wassu Stone Circles Quarry Site · submitted: April 29, 2015
- Historic Georgetown · submitted: April 29, 2015
Country Profile Gambia
Official Name: Republic of the Gambia
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Banjul
Population (2024): 2,759,988
Land Area: 10,120 km²
Currency: dalasi (GMD)