North Macedonia
North Macedonia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1997. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
North Macedonia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: April 30, 1997
Status: Succession
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)
World Heritage Sites in North Macedonia (2)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 1
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe · Natural (Transboundary)
- Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region · Mixed (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)
- Church St. George (Sv Gjorgji) Kurbinovo · submitted: November 27, 2020
- Archaeo-astronomical Site Kokino · submitted: January 30, 2009
- Cave Slatinski Izvor · submitted: June 24, 2004
- Markovi Kuli · submitted: June 24, 2004
Country Profile North Macedonia
Official Name: Republic of North Macedonia
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Southeast Europe
UNESCO Region: Europe and North America
Capital: Skopje
Population (2024): 1,792,179
Land Area: 25,220 km²
Currency: denar (MKD)