Earth's Treasures: Celebrating New UNESCO Global Geoparks

29th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

UNESCO Global Geoparks are areas of extraordinary geological heritage. They promote sustainable tourism while protecting unique landscapes and educating visitors.

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Caçapava UNESCO Global Geopark (Brazil)

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Xingwen UNESCO Global Geopark (China)

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Biokovo-Imotski Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark (Croatia)

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The South Fyn Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark (Denmark)

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Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark (Finland)

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Grevena - Kozani UNESCO Global Geopark (Greece)

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Bakony-Balaton UNESCO Global Geopark (Hungary)

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Kefalonia - Ithaca UNESCO Global Geopark (Greece)

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Maestrazgo UNESCO Global Geopark (Spain)

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