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Lord Howe Island Group

Australia
Date of Inscription: 1982
Criteria: (vii)(x)
Core zone: 1176 ha
New South Wales
S31 33 56 E159 05 18
Ref: 186

Brief Description

A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds.