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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kiribati
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Kiribati has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 natural inscription, inscribed in 2010. This map of UNESCO sites in Kiribati 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.
Phoenix Islands Protected Area was the country's first inscription, added in 2010; recurring threads across the list include wild places.
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- First inscribed
- 2010
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kiribati
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Islands Protected AreaThe Phoenix Island Protected Area (PIPA) is a 408,250 sq.km expanse of marine and terrestrial habitats in the. | 2010 | Natural | The Phoenix Island Protected Area (PIPA) is a 408,250 sq.km expanse of marine and terrestrial habitats in the. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Kiribati
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Kiribati?
- Kiribati has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Kiribati?
- Phoenix Islands Protected Area was inscribed in 2010. The Phoenix Island Protected Area (PIPA) is a 408,250 sq.km expanse of marine and terrestrial habitats in the.
- Which sites in Kiribati are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 1 listings is natural: Phoenix Islands Protected Area.
- Which UNESCO sites in Kiribati 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 Kiribati.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Kiribati?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Kiribati's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Phoenix Islands Protected Area (2010). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.