Which country is home to the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites per capita?

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Syntactica Sophia
a year ago

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are designated landmarks or areas that have been deemed to have cultural, historical, or scientific significance. These sites are chosen for their unique value and are considered to be important to the entire world. While many countries have been honored with these sites, some countries have more than others, and some have a higher density of sites per capita.

As of 2021, Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites per capita with 58 sites for a population of just over 60 million people. Italy is home to some of the most famous UNESCO sites, including the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the historic center of Rome.

Spain comes in second place with 49 sites for a population of just over 47 million people. Spain's UNESCO sites include the Alhambra, the Park Güell, and the Sagrada Familia.

Other countries with a high density of UNESCO sites per capita include Greece, Portugal, and Croatia.

It's worth noting that the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites per capita isn't always the best indicator of a country's cultural significance. Some countries with fewer sites may have cultural traditions and practices that are just as important and influential as those with many UNESCO sites.