So far 821 protected sites scatter across ______ countries.
A. 21
B. 24
C. 137
D. 160
The additions were made at the 29th session of the U. N. Environ mental, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Committee taking place Ibis week in Durban.
The ancient stone bridge known as Stari Most—or Old Bridge—survived centuries of conflict, including two world wars, before shells shattered it in 1993.
"The reconstructed site is a symbol of reconciliation, international cooperation and of the coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic and religlous communities," the 2l-member heritage committee said in a state ment Saturday.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee is responsible for implementing the 1972 U.N. Convention on the protection of cultural and natural sites around the world.
Forty-two new sites were proposed for inclusion on the World Heritage List at this week's meeting.
Seven natural wonders were added Thursday. Friday's additions bring the total numder of protected sites to 812. They include 628 cultural, 160 natural and 24 mixed sites in 137 countries.
The reconstruction of the war-wrecked, bridge was considered to be symbol of all of the following EXCEPT
A. coexistence
B. environmental protection
C. international cooperation
D. reconciliation
In which countries are there programs of persuing UFO?
A. China and USA
B. Chile and France.
C. France and Canada.
D. Egypt and Greece.
Harriet Beccher Stowe, the author of ______, had become the most famous literary woman in
A. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
B. The Sea Wolf
C. Uncle Tom' s Gabin
D. Song of Myself