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About how many UNESCO World Heritage Sites exist worldwide?
Sites are spread across 170 countries and split between cultural, natural and mixed categories.
Source: Wikipedia, World Heritage Site (2025) en.wikipedia.org
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In which year were the first World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands, actually inscribed on the list?
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How many World Heritage Sites have ever been removed from the list (delisted)?
Delisting is extremely rare and usually follows major damage or loss of the qualities that earned a site its status.
Source: Wikipedia, World Heritage Site (2024) en.wikipedia.org
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As of late 2024, about how many countries have ratified the World Heritage Convention?
That makes it one of the most widely ratified international agreements of its kind.
Source: Wikipedia, World Heritage Site (2024) en.wikipedia.org
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