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Celebrating Earth Heritage, Sustaining Local CommunitiesUNESCO Global Geoparks

AUSTRIA

1 Styrian Eisenwurzen UNESCO Global Geopark

2 Carnic Alps UNESCO Global Geopark

3 Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark

BRAZIL

4 Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark

CANADA

5 Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark

6 Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark

CHINA

7 Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark

8 Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark

9 Yuntaishan UNESCO Global Geopark

10 Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark

11 Songshan UNESCO Global Geopark

12 Shilin UNESCO Global Geopark

13 Huangshan UNESCO Global Geopark

14 Lushan UNESCO Global Geopark

15 Hexigten UNESCO Global Geopark

16 Taining UNESCO Global Geopark

17 Xingwen UNESCO Global Geopark

18 Yandangshan UNESCO Global Geopark

19 Jingpohu UNESCO Global Geopark

20 Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark

21 Taishan UNESCO Global Geopark

22 Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark

23 Fangshan UNESCO Global Geopark

24 Funiushan UNESCO Global Geopark

25 Zigong UNESCO Global Geopark

26 Longhushan UNESCO Global Geopark

27 Alxa Desert UNESCO Global Geopark

28 Qinling Zhongnanshan UNESCO Global Geopark

29 Ningde UNESCO Global Geopark

30 Leye Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark

31 Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark

32 Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark

33 Sanqingshan UNESCO Global Geopark

34 Shennongjia UNESCO Global Geopark

35 Yanqing UNESCO Global Geopark

36 Mount Kunlun UNESCO Global Geopark

37 Dali-Cangshan UNESCO Global Geopark

38 Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark

39 Zhijindong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark

CROATIA

40 Papuk UNESCO Global Geopark

CYPRUS

41 Troodos UNESCO Global Geopark

CZECHIA

42 Bohemian Paradise UNESCO Global Geopark

DENMARK

43 Odsherred UNESCO Global Geopark

FINLAND

44 Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark

FRANCE

45 Haute-Provence UNESCO Global Geopark

46 Luberon UNESCO Global Geopark

47 Massif des Bauges UNESCO Global Geopark

48 Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark

49 Monts d'Ardèche UNESCO Global Geopark

GERMANY

50 Vulkaneifel UNESCO Global Geopark

51 TERRA. vita UNESCO Global Geopark

52 Bergstraße-Odenwald UNESCO Global Geopark

53 Swabian Alb UNESCO Global Geopark

54 Harz, Braunschweiger Land UNESCO Global Geopark

GREECE

55 Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark

56 Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark

57 Chelmos Vouraikos UNESCO Global Geopark

58 Vikos - Aoos UNESCO Global Geopark

59 Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark

HUNGARY

60 Bakony-Balaton UNESCO Global Geopark

ICELAND

61 Katla UNESCO Global Geopark

62 Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark

INDONESIA

63 Batur UNESCO Global Geopark

64 Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark

IRELAND

65 Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark

66 Burren and Cliff s of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark

ITALY

67 Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark

68 Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark

69 Parco Geominerario della Sardegna UNESCO Global Geopark

70 Rocca di Cerere UNESCO Global Geopark

71 Adamello Brenta UNESCO Global Geopark

72 Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni UNESCO Global Geopark

73 Tuscan Mining Park UNESCO Global Geopark

74 Alpi Apuane UNESCO Global Geopark

75 Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Global Geopark

76 Pollino UNESCO Global Geopark

JAPAN

77 Itoigawa UNESCO Global Geopark

78 Unzen Volcanic Area UNESCO Global Geopark

79 Toya - Usu UNESCO Global Geopark

80 San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark

81 Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark

82 Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark

83 Aso UNESCO Global Geopark

84 Mt. Apoi UNESCO Global Geopark

MALAYSIA

85 Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark

MOROCCO

86 M'Goun UNESCO Global Geopark

NETHERLANDS

87 De Hondsrug UNESCO Global Geopark

NORWAY

88 Gea Norvegica UNESCO Global Geopark

89 Magma UNESCO Global Geopark

PORTUGAL

90 Naturtejo da Meseta Meridional UNESCO Global Geopark

91 Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark

92 Açores UNESCO Global Geopark

93 Terras de Cavaleiros UNESCO Global Geopark

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

94 Jeju UNESCO Global Geopark

ROMANIA

95 Haţeg UNESCO Global Geopark

SLOVENIA

96 Idrija UNESCO Global Geopark

SPAIN

97 Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark

98 Sierras Subbéticas UNESCO Global Geopark

99 Sobrarbe-Pirineos UNESCO Global Geoparkss

100 Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark

101 Sierra Norte de Sevilla UNESCO Global Geopark

102 Villuercas Ibores Jara UNESCO Global Geopark

103 Central Catalonia UNESCO Global Geopark

104 Molina & Alto Tajo UNESCO Global Geopark

105 El Hierro UNESCO Global Geopark

106 Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geopark

TURKEY

107 Kula Volcanic UNESCO Global Geopark

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

108 North Pennines AONB UNESCO Global Geopark

109 North-West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark

110 Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark

111 English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark

112 GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark

113 Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark

URUGUAY

114 Grutas del Palacio UNESCO Global Geopark

VIET NAM

115 Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark

AUSTRIA & SLOVENIA

116 Karawanken/Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark

GERMANY & POLAND

117Muskauer Faltenbogen / Łuk Mużakowa UNESCO Global Geopark

HUNGARY & SLOVAKIA

118 Novohrad-Nógrád UNESCO Global Geopark

IRELAND & UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

119 Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

UNESCO Global GeoparksDivision of Ecological and Earth Sciences

UNESCO7, place de Fontenoy75352 Paris 07 SPFrance

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UNESCO Global Geoparks include sites and landscapes of international geological significance which are managed in a way that promotes sustainable tourism which respects both local people and the traveller, geological, natural, cultural and intangible heritage and the environment.

UNESCO Global Geoparks

showcase the beauty and

diversity of planet Earth in 119

extraordinary places spread out

across the world. Explore the

magnificent cliffs of the Basque

Coast, Spain; admire dinosaur

fossils millions of years old in

Zigong, China; or hike around one

of the largest volcanic calderas in

Indonesia. Go beyond the usual

tourist experience!

All UNESCO Global Geoparks

combine geology with the

empowerment of local

communities and create

opportunities for sustainable

tourism. By declaring 2017

International Year of Sustainable

Tourism for Development,

implemented under the

guidance of the World Tourism

Organization, the United Nations

recognized the importance

of tourism and sustainable

development for the wellbeing

of people.

By creating greater awareness

of the rich natural, cultural and

intangible heritage of people

around the world, UNESCO Global

Geoparks contribute to a better

understanding of the inherent

values of different cultures.

They work together under the

umbrella of UNESCO, and as

such contribute to global peace-

building.

2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using Earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of

climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters. By raising awareness of the importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area. The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected.

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Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Syrian Arab Republic

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Trinidad and Tobago

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Brunei Darussalam

Republic of Korea

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

Turkmenistan

Guinea-Bissau

South Sudan

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Burkina Faso

Sierra Leone

Montenegro

Switzerland

Cook Islands

Côte d'Ivoire

New Zealand

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Madagascar

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Puerto RicoDominican Republic

Bangladesh

Kyrgyzstan

Timor-Leste

Mozambique

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Seychelles

Cabo Verde

Sao Tome and Principe

Uzbekistan

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Azerbaijan

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Philippines

Costa Rica

Singapore

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Myanmar

Germany

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Ecuador

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Thailand

Tanzania

Denmark

Maldives

Bulgaria

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Bahamas

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Lebanon

Lesotho

Slovakia

Viet Nam

Belarus

Senegal

Burundi

Romania

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Georgia

Djibouti

Rwanda

Sweden FinlandNorway

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Ukraine

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Armenia

Eritrea

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BelgiumNetherlands

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Venezuela

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Jordan

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See country index on back side of map for site listings.Number indicates site order by year of inscription within each country.

Only Member States of UNESCO are labelled on this map.United Nations country boundaries shown as of August 2016.

Th e reduced scale of the map and the cartographic projection have resulted in approximate locations of some sites

Land cover data: Tom Patterson, US National Park ServicesMap editing and lay-out: Th omas DoesselaereText: Th omas Doesselaere & Katrien HeirmanComposed and printed in the workshops of UNESCO© UNESCO Printed December 2016

Map projection: World Winkler IScale: 1 : 70 000 000

Th e designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. Th e fi nal status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties. Final boundary between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan has not yet been determined.

Th e best way to visit the BURREN AND CLIFFS OF MOHER UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in Ireland is by bicycle. To promote the Geopark as a bicycle friendly destination, several businesses off er a free cup of tea to anyone who arrives to their business by bicycle. Stimulating visitors to explore the Geopark on a bicycle, this initiative encourages sustainable development of tourism in harmony with nature and local people.

© Th e Burren and Cliff s of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark / Arthur Ellis

Situated in the northern Italian Alps, the ADAMELLO BRENTA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK encourages low impact tourism activities and tries to enhance climate change awareness. Th e total area of the 41 glaciers on the Geoparks’ territory has decreased by at least a third in the last 40 years. Guided glacier-tours allows you to witness the impact of climate change on the glaciers.

© Giuliana Pincelli

People living in the Shimabara Peninsula in Japan have coped repeatedly with the volcanic eruptions of Mount Unzen. Th e UNZEN VOLCANIC AREA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK features this active volcano along with the natural blessings of a volcanic active region which include a natural environment rich in spring water, fertile soil and hot springs which all help to encourage local people to live in coexistence with nature.

© Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark Promotion Offi ce

ITOIGAWA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK is surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the towering Japanese Alps. Th e elevation ranges from 0 to nearly 3000 meters, creating a beautiful landscape treasured by hikers, campers and other eco-tourists.

© Itoigawa Geopark Council / Th eodore Brown

One of the essentials of all UNESCO Global Geoparks is to educate the community, students and visitors about the Earth in a fun and engaging manner. You can explore, discover and enjoy Earth’s history in the STONEHAMMER UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK of Canada. Here, two children are being taught about diff erent lifeforms that lived during the Earth’s past.

© Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark

Striking red sandstones and conglomerates make up the landforms which characterise the landscape of the DANXIASHAN UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in China. Th e Geopark is named for the resemblance of its rocks to rosy red clouds. You can admire the shapes of the mountains which seem to have been created by master sculptors, but in fact this has been crafted by sublime geological processes.

© Liu Jiaqing

For thousands of years, the South Wutai, located in the QINLING ZHONGNANSHAN UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in China, has been known for the monastery of Avalokiteshvara. Th ese magical granite mountains have been considered sacred since ancient times. Mountain formation and landslides created this outdoor “geological museum” where you can discover this old temple, which refl ects the profound essence of Buddhist culture.

© Qinling Zhongnanshan Geopark / Yinsheng Wei

Th e local Jomon-Ainu tribe in the TOYAUSU UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in Japan has always lived with the philosophy of “living together with an ever-changing Mother Earth”. Th eir records and memories of past disasters actively teach us about ways to reduce disaster risks for future generations.

© Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark

You can discover breath-taking landscapes from a diff erent perspective on horseback and enjoy a morning reconnection to nature in the MASSIF DES BAUGES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in France. You can enjoy an open-air lunch made up from the local breads, cheeses, hams and honey for which the area is renowned.

© Patrick Mc Keever

Prehistoric artists painted geometric shapes on the rocks of the GRUTAS DEL PALACIO UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in Uruguay thousands of years ago. Now you can taste history! Th e cave paintings inspired local cheese producers and instead of painting rocks, they now draw these pictographs on the locally produced cheese.

© Grutas del Palacio UNESCO Global Geopark / César Goso

UNESCO Global Geoparks are living laboratories and open classrooms. Visitors and local school children can learn about the natural, cultural and intangible heritage of LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in Malaysia through the Geopark School and the Geopark Community Programme. Also you can become one of Earth’s best ambassadors by discovering the stories behind all wonders of the Geopark.

© Patrick Mc Keever

Women actively contribute to the life of Geoparks communities and obtain an additional income on their own terms by selling, for example, handicrafts. AROUCA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in Portugal, in particular, has a special connection between women and geology. A special type of rock which spontaneously “gives birth”, pops out of a granitic outcrop and has been attributed magical properties in terms of fertility.

© Arouca Geopark Association / Avelino Vieira

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