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UNESCO Adds 18 Incredible New Geoparks To The Global List

Each of these 18 geological sites provides a unique insight into a particular region's natural, cultural, and intangible heritage

The striking erosion and dissolution landscapes of Enshi Grand Canyon-Tenglongdong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark in China  Photo: HelloRF Zcool/Shutterstock
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Are you interested in nature and stunning geological landscapes? If yes, you will be excited to know that UNESCO's Executive Board recently added 18 new sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. These new geoparks can be found in Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, a new transboundary geopark has been added that spans Belgium and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Each of these 18 geological sites provides a unique insight into a region's natural, cultural, and intangible heritage. From dinosaur fossils in Brazil to crystal-clear karst lakes and an archipelago formed during the last Ice Age, there is something for everyone to discover.

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