Mozambique
Mozambique has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1982. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Mozambique as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: November 27, 1982
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 Mozambique (2)
Cultural: 1 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Island of Mozambique · Cultural
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park · Natural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)
- The Quirimbas Archipelago · submitted: August 20, 2008
- Vumba Mountain Range · submitted: August 20, 2008
- Manyikeni and Chibuene · submitted: September 15, 1997
Country Profile Mozambique
Official Name: Republic of Mozambique
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Maputo
Population (2024): 34,631,766
Land Area: 786,380 km²
Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)