Willandra Lakes Region
| Willandra Lakes Region * | |
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 Part of the Willandra Lakes system. 1) Lake Mulurulu, 2) Willandra Creek, 3) Garnpung Lake, 4) Lake Leaghur, 5) Lake Mungo, 6) Lake Arumpo, 7) Chibnalwood Lakes. |
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| Country | Australia |
| Type | Mixed |
| Criteria | iii, viii |
| Reference | 167 |
| Region ** | Asia-Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1981 (5th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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The Willandra Lakes Region is a World Heritage Site that covers 2,400 square kilometres in south-western New South Wales, Australia.
The Region contains important natural and cultural features including exceptional examples of past human civilization including the world's oldest cremation site. A small section of the region is protected by the Mungo National Park.
The Willandra Lakes Region was added to the Australian National Heritage List in May 2007.[1]
[edit] Films
- 2003 - Journey of Man
[edit] References
- ^ "Willandra Lakes". Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/willandra/information.html. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
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