Two African island sites added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Two African island sites added to UNESCO World Heritage list - The Press United

The Bijagos Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau and Tiwai Island in Sierra Leone have gained international recognition for their ecological value The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added two West African island regions, the Bijagos Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau and Tiwai Island in Sierra Leone, to its World Heritage list, recognizing their outstanding ecological […] The post Two African island sites added t…

Two African island sites added to UNESCO World Heritage list

UNESCO added two new African island sites to its World Heritage list, citing exceptional biodiversity Read Full Article at RT.com

Sierra Leone earns UNESCO World Heritage status for Gola-Tiwai Complex

Sierra Leone has reached a momentous milestone with the inscription of the Gola-Tiwai Complex on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This recognition places the West African nation among the custodians of globally significant natural heritage and reinforces its commitment to environmental preservation and responsible tourism development. The newly inscribed serial property comprises the Gola Rainforest National Park and Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctua…

Maputo National Park in Mozambique named a World Heritage site

The sprawling national park includes terrestrial, coast and marine ecosystems that are home to nearly 5,000 species The post Maputo National Park in Mozambique has been named a World Heritage site appeared first on Macao News.