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UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection by an international convention administered
by UNESCO. These sites have cultural, historical, or scientific significance and are considered to be of outstanding value
to humanity. Here are some examples of UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

1. Aachen Cathedral: The first World Heritage site in Germany.

2. Agra Fort: A red sandstone fortress.
3. Ancient Aleppo: The oldest continuously inhabited city.
4. Borobudur Temple Compounds: The largest Buddhist monument.
5. Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site: Known for its spectacular mountain scenery.
6. Historic Centre of Florence: The cradle of the Renaissance.
7. Great Barrier Reef: The world’s largest coral reef.
8. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: Known for its active volcanoes and landscapes.
9. Machu Picchu: An Inca citadel in the clouds.
10. Great Pyramid of Giza: One of the ancient wonders of the world.

As of April 2024, a total of 1,199 World Heritage Sites (933 cultural, 227 natural, and 39 mixed cultural and natural
properties) exist across 168 countries. Italy has the most sites with 59, followed by China with 57, and France and
Germany with 52 each.