UNESCO has added the medinas on the main island of Comoros to the World Heritage List, an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean.

The entities involved

• Indian Ocean →

  ocean bounded by Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica

  • Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz access, which is critical for Gulf States.Mon 17:41
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37
• Comoros →

  sovereign state situated on an archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa

  • Kenya is moving to remove visa requirements for Comorians, alongside calls for African economic sovereignty and AU reforms.Sat 02:07
  • Comoros claims sovereignty over Mayotte from France.Sat 02:07
• UNESCO →

  specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture

  • Hà Nội is working to strengthen its standing within UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.Mon 12:17
  • A dialogue was held in Hà Nội focusing on heritage and authenticity, involving UNESCO.Mon 12:17

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