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Namibia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 2000. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.

Namibia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: April 6, 2000

Status: Acceptance

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 Namibia (2)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites

No tentative sites yet.

Country Profile Namibia

Official Name: Republic of Namibia

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Southern Africa

UNESCO Region: Africa

Capital: Windhoek

Population (2024): 3,030,131

Land Area: 823,290 km²

Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD;ZAR)

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