Zambia
Zambia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1984. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Zambia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: June 4, 1984
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2021-2025
Total of Mandate Years: 4
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Zambia (1)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls · Natural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)
- Chirundu Fossil Forest · submitted: March 10, 2009
- Mwela Rock Paintings · submitted: March 10, 2009
- Kalambo Falls · submitted: March 10, 2009
- Zambezi Source · submitted: March 10, 2009
- The Barotse Cultural Landscape · submitted: March 10, 2009
- Dag Hammarskjoeld Memorial (Crash site) · submitted: June 11, 1997
- Kalambo falls archaeological site (prehistoric settlement site) · submitted: June 11, 1997
Country Profile Zambia
Official Name: Republic of Zambia
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Lusaka
Population (2024): 21,314,956
Land Area: 743,390 km²
Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW)