Western Caucasus
The Western Caucasus is a western region of Caucasus from the Black Sea to Mount Elbrus. As stated by the UNESCO specialists, it is the only large mountain area in Europe that has not experienced significant human impact. Its habitats are exceptionally varied for such a small area, ranging from lowlands to glaciers.| Year | Decision | Comments |
| 2004 | Not approved | Extension not approved: recommends a comprehensive assessment of the Western Caucasus to identify all potential sites that may merit inclusion in a serial World Heritage site |
| 1999 | Inscribed | Reasons for inscription |
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- Western Caucasus
- Country: Russia
- Year: 1999
- Category: Natural landscape, Mountain
- Connections:
Caucasus . Bison . World Biosphere Reserves .
News and links:
» The bobsleigh and luge track for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games as well as the Mountain Olympic Village will not be constructed in the buffer zone of the World Heritage Site 'Western Caucasus' as was first planned. (08-07-2008).
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