Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova 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. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Republic of Moldova as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: September 23, 2002
Status: Ratification
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 Republic of Moldova (1)
Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Struve Geodetic Arc · Cultural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)
- The Underground Wineries of Moldova (Cricova and Mileștii Mici) · submitted: January 3, 2025
- Orheiul Vechi Archaeological Landscape · submitted: February 22, 2017
- The Typical Chernozem Soils of the Balti Steppe · submitted: September 19, 2011
Country Profile Republic of Moldova
Official Name: Republic of Moldova
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Eastern Europe
UNESCO Region: Europe and North America
Capital: Chișinău
Population (2024): 2,389,275
Land Area: 32,970 km²
Currency: Moldovan leu (MDL)