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Which Country Has the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
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Quick Answer
Italy leads with 59 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Full Story
As of the mid-2020s, Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites with 59, followed closely by China (57) and Germany (52). Italy's list includes iconic sites such as the historic centre of Rome, Venice and its lagoon, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii. The UNESCO programme, established in 1972, recognises sites of outstanding universal cultural or natural value. Over 1,150 sites are listed across 168 countries.
Key Facts
1.Italy gained UNESCO membership when the programme began in 1978.
2.China's sites include the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army.
3.The first sites inscribed (1978) included the Galápagos Islands and Yellowstone.
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