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Greater Blue Mountains Area
UNESCO World Heritage Site in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other places known as Blue Mountains, see Blue Mountains.
The Greater Blue Mountains Area is a World Heritage Site located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. The 1,032,649-hectare (2,551,730-acre) area was placed on the World Heritage List at the 24th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Cairns in 2000.[1]
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() A view over Jamison Valley, in 2008. | |
Location | New South Wales, Australia |
Criteria | Natural: (ix), (x) |
Reference | 917 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Area | 1,032,649 ha (2,551,730 acres) |
Buffer zone | 86,200 ha (213,000 acres) |
Coordinates | 33°42′S 150°0′E |
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