Results: World Heritage Sites in the United States

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"The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972." Wikipedia
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Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites). Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is an example of cultural heritage. Before today's survey, were you aware of cultural World Heritage Sites in the United States?
Yes
34%
359 votes
No
46%
483 votes
Undecided
20%
212 votes
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Natural features (consisting of physical and biological formations), geological and physiographical formations (including habitats of threatened species of animals and plants), and natural sites which are important from the point of view of science, conservation, or natural beauty, are defined as natural heritage. Yellowstone National Park is an example of a natural World Heritage Site. Before this survey, were you aware that the United States has many natural World Heritage Sites?
Yes
40%
421 votes
No
41%
436 votes
Undecided
19%
197 votes
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There are 26 World Heritage Sites in the United States, with a further 17 on the tentative list. Would you be interested in a survey series showcasing World Heritage Sites in the United States?
Yes
54%
564 votes
No
21%
222 votes
Undecided
25%
268 votes

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