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Home<\/a> -<\/span> About the World Heritage\n

About the World Heritage<\/h1><\/div>

The World Heritage List was established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 1972. Cultural heritage sites and landmarks inscribed on the list are selected on the grounds of their unique cultural or natural significance. It is a requirement that listed sites are protected and preserved for the future. All natural and cultural heritage sites that are inscribed on the list must be representative of a unique cultural heritage or a natural habitat that tells us something about the history of humanity, carries unique biological significance or bears witness to major stages in the Earth\u2019s development.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The list is intended to protect the world\u2019s natural and cultural heritage. In 2018, the list included 1092 sites in 167 countries \u2013 209 of them are natural heritage sites like the West Norwegian Fjords.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are eight World Heritage Sites in Norway. Only the West Norwegian Fjords have been granted world heritage status on grounds of its natural significance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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