Flag of Marshall Islands Marshall Islands


Marshall Islands has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 2002. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

Marshall Islands as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: April 24, 2002

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

World Heritage Sites in Marshall Islands (1)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)

  • Northern Marshall Islands Atolls · submitted: October 24, 2005
  • Likiep Village Historic District · submitted: October 24, 2005
  • Mili Atoll Nature Conservancy (and Nadrikdrik) · submitted: October 24, 2005

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Marshall Islands

Official Name: Republic of the Marshall Islands

Continent: Oceania

Subregion: Micronesia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Majuro

Population (2024): 37,548

Land Area: 180 km²

Currency: United States dollar (USD)

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