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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vanuatu
World Heritage Vanuatu · UNESCO sites in Vanuatu map · historical landmarks in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 2008. This map of UNESCO sites in Vanuatu 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.
Chief Roi Mata’s Domain was the country's first inscription, added in 2008; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
- Sites
- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2008
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vanuatu
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Roi Mata’s DomainChief Roi Mata’s Domain is the first site to be inscribed in Vanuatu. | 2008 | Cultural | Chief Roi Mata’s Domain is the first site to be inscribed in Vanuatu. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Vanuatu
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Vanuatu?
- Chief Roi Mata’s Domain was inscribed in 2008. Chief Roi Mata’s Domain is the first site to be inscribed in Vanuatu.
- Which UNESCO sites in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Vanuatu?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Vanuatu's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Chief Roi Mata’s Domain (2008). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.