Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1982. With 5 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. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Zimbabwe as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: August 16, 1982
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1997-2003, 2015-2019
Total of Mandate Years: 10
Total of Mandates: 2
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Zimbabwe (5)
Cultural: 3 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0
- Great Zimbabwe National Monument · Cultural
- Khami Ruins National Monument · Cultural
- Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas · Natural
- Matobo Hills · Cultural
- Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls · Natural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (5)
- Chimanimani National Park, Eland sanctuary, Rusitu and Haroni botanical reserves · submitted: December 19, 2025
- Mavhuradonha Wilderness · submitted: December 19, 2025
- Ziwa National Monument · submitted: December 19, 2025
- Gonarezhou National Park · submitted: December 19, 2025
- Naletale Cluster of Dzimbabwes · submitted: November 27, 2018
Country Profile Zimbabwe
Official Name: Republic of Zimbabwe
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Southern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Harare
Population (2024): 16,634,373
Land Area: 386,850 km²
Currency: Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL)