Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1990. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: October 30, 1990
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)
World Heritage Sites in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) (3)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Canaima National Park · Natural
- Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas · Cultural
- Coro and its Port · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)
- Ciudad Bolivar in the narrowness of the Orinoco River · submitted: March 10, 2003
- Hacienda Chuao (Chuao Plantation) · submitted: January 16, 2002
- City of "La Guaira" · submitted: June 3, 1999
Country Profile Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Official Name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Continent: Americas
Subregion: South America
UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Capital: Caracas
Population (2024): 28,405,543
Land Area: 882,050 km²
Currency: Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)