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WHAT ARE
GEOPARKS?

A UNESCO Global Geopark is like nowhere else on Earth. It is somewhere to touch, explore and connect with part of the Earth’s story. As an area of unique geological interest, a Geopark is a place where you can discover extraordinary landscapes, places and people.

Gyeongbuk Donghaean UGGp- Korea-geological heritage-Visit Geoparks
 Gyeongbuk Donghaean UGGp 
(Republic of Korea) 

GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE

UNESCO Global Geoparks are territories presenting a unique geological heritage of international value. They are places where thoughtful visitor can meet, experience and touch the “Memory of the Earth”. The 4,5 billion years of history of our living planet.

Arran-geopark- UGGp- Natural heritage- VisitGeoparks
 Arran UGGp (UK) 
 ©Terry-Whittaker 

NATURAL HERITAGE

UNESCO Global Geoparks are also places with an exceptional natural heritage. Fascinating landscapes, varied ecosystems, significant biodiversity are valued there and allow visitors to understand the current challenges of our planet.

Taining uggp-Ganlu Temple- China- Cultural Heritage-Visit Geoparks
 Taining UGGp (China) 

CULTURAL HERITAGE

UNESCO Global Geoparks are real meeting places between "Memory of the Earth" and "Human Memory". This memory of local populations constitutes a remarkable cultural heritage shared and explained to the visitors.

Intangible Heritage - M’Goun UGGp (Morocco) Visit Geoparks
 M'Goun UGGp (Morocco) 

INTANGIBLE HERITAGE

UNESCO Global Geoparks are also places with an exceptional natural heritage. Fascinating landscapes, varied ecosystems, significant biodiversity are valued there and allow visitors to understand the current challenges of our planet.

Satun UGGp- Thailand- sustainable development- Vissit Geoparks
 Satun UGGp (Thailand) 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Geoparks are the result of a bottom-up process in which all of its population must participate in building a shared project for the future that can only go through suitable, integrated and sustainable economic development.

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