LONDON (Reuters) - The slate landscapes of northwest Wales have been added to the list of World Heritage Sites, UNESCO said on Wednesday, a boost for Britain after the city of Liverpool was stripped of its status.
The government nominated the area to the U.N. cultural organisation in 2020 to recognise its role as a leader in the production and export of slate during the 18th century.
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