India to China: Top 7 Nations with most UNESCO sites
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Italy
Italy leads with 59 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, starting in 1979 with the Rock Drawings in Valcamonica and adding 25 sites in the 1990s.
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China
China ranks second with 57 UNESCO sites, having joined in 1985. Highlights include the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Army.
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Germany
Germany holds the third spot with 52 sites, featuring cultural landmarks like Cologne Cathedral and Berlin’s Museum Island, plus natural sites like the Wadden Sea.
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France
France matches Germany with 52 UNESCO sites, celebrated for its cultural and natural landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Spain
Spain, with 50 World Heritage Sites, showcases diverse cultural heritage through landmarks like the Alhambra and the Sagrada Familia, influenced by various civilizations.
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India
India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering a mix of cultural and natural wonders, including the Taj Mahal and Western Ghats, reflecting its rich heritage.
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Mexico
Mexico boasts 35 World Heritage Sites, with a blend of cultural and natural sites, including ancient Teotihuacan and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.