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New UNESCO World Heritage sites

The United Nations' World Heritage Committee has been selecting new sites from a shortlist of 39 potential candidates at its annual meeting in Brazil. New or extended destinations on the list include sites in Sri Lanka, the United States of America, United Republic of Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Australia, India, Iran, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, China, Tajikistan, France, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Austria, Romania, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and Kiribati. (Relaxnews)

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Danxia, China The red hills of Danxia host over 400 species of threatened flora or fauna.©UNESCO
Convict Sites, Australia Hyde Park Barracks was one of several convict sites in Australia added to the list. ©UNESCO
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Mexico The Royal Inland Road was one of two Mexican sites inscribed.©UNESCO
Sao Francisco Square, Sao Cristovao, Brazil ©UNESCO
Singelgracht, Amsterdam, the NetherlandsThe canal ring area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht dates from the seventeenth century. ©UNESCO
Tabriz Historical Bazaar Complex, Iran The Tabriz Historical Bazaar Complex in Iran was one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Route. ©UNESCO
Pitons, cirques and ramparts of Reunion Island, FranceIle de Reunion's national park was awarded Heritage status. ©UNESCO
Phoenix Islands, Kiribati Kiribati's Phoenix Islands make up the largest marine protected area in the world. ©UNESCO
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka are a super biodiversity hotspot where the land rises to 2,500 meters above sea level. ©UNESCO