The Cover Photo: A view of the truly magnificent Shah Mosque, a highlight of Esfahan.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Quiz

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01. It's a long journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Timbuktu, which is located in which country?

Timbuktu sign in Algeria
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02. The Grand Place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the main square, of which city?

A view of La Grand-Place in Brussels
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03. The Shah Mosque, also known as Imam Mosque, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which city?

The Cover Photo: A view of the truly magnificent Shah Mosque, a highlight of Esfahan.
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04. The "Historic District of Old Québec" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the banks of which river?

View of Quebec City, Canada.
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05. "City of Cusco", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which mountain range?

Situated at 3,400 metres (11,152 feet), the Andean city of Cusco is located in which country?
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06. The "Colonial City of Santo Domingo", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?

The Alcazar de Colon in Santo Domingo, built as a residence for the son of son of Christopher Columbus.
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07. Where would you be if you were exploring "Australian Convict Sites", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Remains of the main gate to the Norfolk Island Convict Prison in Kingston.
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08. The gold leaf-covered Kinkakuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which city?

View of the Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
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09. The "Walled City of Jaipur" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which Indian state?

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10. The town of "Paraty and Ilha Grande" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which Brazilian state?

A festival in the historic coastal town of Paraty, a highlight of Rio de Janeiro state.
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11. Famous for its coffee production, the Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

Blue Mountains, home to Jamaica's famous Arabica coffee plantations.
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12. "Würzburg Residence and Gardens" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

Würzburg Residence, Germany
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13. Home to a small population of Mountain Gorillas, Virunga National Park is located in which country?

Gorilla's at Virunga National Park, DRC
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14. "Old Town Lunenburg" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which Canadian province?

Lunenburg Old Town, Canada.
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15. "Bordeaux, the Port of the Moon" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux, France.
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16. The Serengeti National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

Leopard resting in the Serengeti National Park.
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17. "Historic City of Yazd" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

Reflections of the Amir Chakhmaq Complex in Yazd.
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18. "The Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

A panoramic view of Kotor, Montenegro.
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19. "City of Quito" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which country?

A highlight of Quito, the Church and Convent of St. Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco), is a vast, 16th-century, Roman Catholic complex which overlooks its namesake - Plaza de San Francisco.
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20. "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which city?

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet.
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