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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Gabon
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Gabon has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 natural and 1 mixed inscriptions, inscribed between 2007 and 2021. This map of UNESCO sites in Gabon covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda was the country's first inscription, added in 2007; Ivindo National Park is the most recent, listed in 2021.
Start with Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda and Ivindo National Park, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Natural
- 1
- Mixed
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2007
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Gabon
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-OkandaThe Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda demonstrates an unusual interface between dense and… | 2007 | Mixed | The Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda demonstrates an unusual interface between dense and well-conserved tropical rainforest and… |
| Ivindo National ParkSituated on the equator in northern Gabon the largely pristine site encompasses an area of almost 300,000 ha crossed by… | 2021 | Natural | Situated on the equator in northern Gabon the largely pristine site encompasses an area of almost 300,000 ha crossed by a network of picturesque… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Gabon
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Gabon?
- Gabon has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1 natural and 1 mixed.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Gabon?
- Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda was inscribed in 2007. The Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda demonstrates an unusual interface between dense and well-conserved tropical rainforest and relict sav.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Gabon?
- Ivindo National Park, inscribed in 2021. Situated on the equator in northern Gabon the largely pristine site encompasses an area of almost 300,000 ha crossed by a network of picturesque blackwater rive.
- Which sites in Gabon are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 2 listings is natural: Ivindo National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Gabon are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Gabon.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Gabon?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Gabon's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda (2007). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.