Record No.
MRB-2026-006599
First freshwater lake park designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Environment & Sustainability
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Record Holder
Lake Malawi National Park
Malawi
Category
Environment & Sustainability
Country
Malawi
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Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Lake Malawi National Park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, recognized as one of the first freshwater protected areas in the world to receive the designation.
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