Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 9 January 1981. Its inscribed sites showcase a strong emphasis on natural areas—primarily protected rainforests and savanna–forest transition zones—alongside culturally significant landscapes such as colonial-era towns and traditional Sudano–Sahelian architecture . Common themes across its nominations include biodiversity conservation in tropical ecosystems, ecological integrity of West African forests, and recognition of historic urban heritage and indigenous architectural traditions.