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Changes to Names of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List - Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.1
Date
Jun 19, 2011
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
35e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC-11/35.COM/8B,

2. Approves the proposed name change to James Island and Related Sites as proposed by the Gambian authorities. The name of the property becomes Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites in English and Île Kunta Kinteh et sites associés in French.