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Solomon Islands has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1992. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category.

Solomon Islands as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 10, 1992

Status: Accession

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

World Heritage Sites in Solomon Islands (1)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)

  • Marovo - Tetepare Complex · submitted: December 23, 2008
  • Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Solomon Islands · submitted: December 23, 2008

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Solomon Islands

Official Name: Solomon Islands

Continent: Oceania

Subregion: Melanesia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Honiara

Population (2024): 819,198

Land Area: 27,990 km²

Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)

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