United Republic of Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1977. With 7 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.
United Republic of Tanzania as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: August 2, 1977
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1985-1991, 2015-2019, 2025-2029
Total of Mandate Years: 14
Total of Mandates: 3
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in United Republic of Tanzania (7)
Cultural: 3 | Natural: 3 | Mixed: 1
- Kilimanjaro National Park · Natural
- Kondoa Rock-Art Sites · Cultural
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Mixed
- Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara · Cultural
- Selous Game Reserve · Natural
- Serengeti National Park · Natural
- Stone Town of Zanzibar · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)
- Geometric rock art in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda · submitted: February 28, 2024
- Tendaguru Paleontological Site (TPS) · submitted: April 29, 2022
- The Central Slave and Ivory Trade Route · submitted: February 20, 2006
- Eastern Arc Mountains Forests of Tanzania · submitted: January 10, 2006
- Oldonyo Murwak · submitted: May 27, 1997
- Gombe National Park · submitted: May 27, 1997
- Jozani - Chwaka Bay Conservation Area (#) · submitted: May 27, 1997
Country Profile United Republic of Tanzania
Official Name: United Republic of Tanzania
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Dodoma
Population (2024): 68,560,157
Land Area: 885,800 km²
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS)