Mauritius
Mauritius 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.
Mauritius as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: September 19, 1995
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2005-2009
Total of Mandate Years: 4
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Mauritius (2)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Aapravasi Ghat · Cultural
- Le Morne Cultural Landscape · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (1)
- Black River Georges National Park · submitted: May 17, 2006
Country Profile Mauritius
Official Name: Republic of Mauritius
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Port Louis
Population (2024): 1,259,509
Land Area: 2,000 km²
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)