Laos beams with pride as national park gains world heritage status


Hin Nam No National Park in Khammouane Province, Laos, becomes the fourth Unesco World Heritage Site of the country. - Photo: GIZ ProFEB/Paul Williams

VIENTIANE: Laos' Hin Nam No National Protected Area was officially inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, sparking excitement across Lao society, with many seeing it as a major milestone in showcasing Laos' rich natural heritage and commitment to protect valuable natural resources.

The national park became the country's fourth world heritage site, holding special significance as it forms part of a transboundary extension of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a world heritage site in Vietnam, the first transboundary natural world heritage site shared between Laos and Vietnam.

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