With a total of 59 UNESCO heritage sites, Italy stands in the top position on the list of countries with the highest number of UNESCO Heritage sites. It is followed by China, standing in second position with 57 heritage sites; Germany, standing in third position with 52 heritage sites, France in fourth position with 52 heritage sites and Spain in fifth position with 50 heritage sites.
Countries with highest UNESCO Heritage Sites. (Photo credit: Unsplash)
New Delhi: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialised agency of the United Nations that focuses on recognising various locations of global importance across the world. It identifies monuments significant to the cultural or natural heritage and takes all necessary actions to keep the heritage sites protected in their original form. The selected sites can have historical significance, cultural importance, or natural importance. This article will introduce you with top 10 countries with highest number of UNESCO heritage sites. Notably, India has managed to enter the list by securing sixth position with a total of 42 UNESCO Heritage Sites.
List of the top 10 countries with the highest number of UNESCO heritage sites
The table mentioned below consists of names of top 10 countries with the highest number of UNESCO Heritage Sites. The list is topped by Italy, with a total of 59 UNESCO heritage sites. It is followed by China, standing in second position with 57 heritage sites; Germany, standing in third position with 52 heritage sites, France in fourth position with 52 heritage sites and Spain in fifth position with 50 heritage sites. Notably, India stands in the sixth position on the list with 42 heritage sites of global importance.
The data mentioned in the table has been sourced from the official website of UNESCO and various articles including one by Forbes.
| Serial number | Countries name | Number of UNESCO Heritage Sites |
| 1 | Italy | 59 |
| 2 | China | 57 |
| 3 | Germany | 52 |
| 4 | France | 52 |
| 5 | Spain | 50 |
| 6 | India | 42 |
| 7 | Mexico | 35 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 33 |
| 9 | Russia | 29 |
| 10 | Iran | 27 |
UNESCO Heritage sites in India
India, which stands in sixth place in the list of countries with the highest number of UNESCO Heritage Sites, has a total of 42 heritage sites of global importance. The country signed a treaty on November 14, 1977, that allowed various sites in the country to be listed as monuments of national importance. Of the total listed sites, 34 are cultural and 7 are natural heritage sites. The remaining one is Khangchendzonga National Park, which is a mixed form.
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