Natural Sites Nominated for the World Heritage List

Alpine glacial zone
Jodi Cobb / National Geographic / Getty

Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn, Switzerland
Portions of the legendary Alpine glacial zone are already inscribed on the World Heritage List. UNESCO will consider whether to enlarge the area by a recommended 53%.

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