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    Question

    Which region of Greece, known for its traditional

    stone-built villages, was recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
    A Santorini Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Athens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Zagori Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Crete Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Mykonos Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has announced the addition of the Zagori region of Greece, including its traditional stone-built villages known as Zagorochoria, to the World Heritage List. The announcement was made during the committee’s 45th session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Zagori, situated in Mt. Pindos in northwestern Greece, is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscape featuring 46 well-preserved villages, national parks, a monastery, rivers, and waterfalls. About UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.  Founded: 16 November 1945             Headquarters: Paris, France     Director-General: Audrey Azoulay

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