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Extension - Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst (Hungary/Slovakia)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
X.A.3
Date
Nov 27, 2000
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
24e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Property: Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

Id. N°: 725-858 bis

State Party: Hungary / Slovakia

Criteria

The Committee approved the incorporation of the Dobšinská Ice Cave as part of the Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst World Heritage site. Although this ice cave is a relatively small (6km2) and specialised feature, it does add variety to the existing site and its features relate to and complement the Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst.

The Delegate of Hungary welcomed the extension and the Observer of Slovakia informed the Committee that an intergovernmental agreement between the two States Parties was established in 1999 for joint projects including research, protection and monitoring.