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Largest Unesco World Heritage Site in Australia
Sorted by Site Area
Value: 6,589.03 km²
Heard and McDonald Islands
Unesco World Heritage Site in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia
Heard and McDonald Islands is an unesco world heritage site located in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Site Area and Inscription Year, to help users compare it with other unesco world heritage sites in Australia.
Page overview
- Country
- Australia
- State
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Category
- tourism
- Type
- Unesco World Heritage Site
Ranking highlights
See how this unesco world heritage site performs across different ranking categories in Australia.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Site Area | 6,589.03 km² | Total protected area officially included within the UNESCO World Heritage Site boundary. |
| Inscription Year | 1,997 year | Year when the site was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Heard and McDonald Islands is located in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this unesco world heritage site.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Country
- Australia
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How this unesco world heritage site is compared
This unesco world heritage site is compared with other unesco world heritage sites in Australia using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Heard and McDonald Islands performs across different comparison categories, such as Site Area and Inscription Year.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Heard and McDonald Islands details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Heard and McDonald Islands located?
Heard and McDonald Islands is located in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia.
What is Heard and McDonald Islands known for on LocoDeck?
Heard and McDonald Islands is listed as an unesco world heritage site in Australia. This page highlights key metrics such as Site Area and Inscription Year to help compare it with other unesco world heritage sites.
How is Heard and McDonald Islands compared with other unesco world heritage sites?
Heard and McDonald Islands is compared using the ranking metrics available for unesco world heritage sites in Australia. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.