Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago to seek world heritage recognition
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site twice due to its aesthetic values, geology and caves.
Meanwhile, a dossier seeking a world heritage title for Cat Ba Archipelago was sent to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in September 2013.
A bird's-eye view of the Cat Ba Archipelago. |
The IUCN in Vietnam also issued an official dispatch affirming the necessity of the extension.
Cat Ba Archipelago includes over 360 islands, including Cat Ba island in the south of Ha Long Bay. It was previously recognised as a world biosphere by UNESCO.
Seeking the world heritage status aims to maintain and conserve the endemic value of biodiversity of Cat Ba Archipelago, so as to boost socio-economic development of the locality and promote the image of the country.
Source: Nhan Dan Online
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