Multiple choice general knowledge

In 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established the World Heritage List to help protect important sites embodying the world’s cultural and natural heritage. What is the largest World Heritage Area?

  1. The Great Barrier Reef (Australia)

  2. Jaú National Park (Brazil)

  3. Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (China)

  4. The Virgin Komi Forest (Russia)
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The Great Barrier Reef is the largest World Heritage Area at approximately 348,000 square kilometers. Jau National Park (Brazil), Three Parallel Rivers (China), and Virgin Komi Forest (Russia) are all significant World Heritage Sites but are substantially smaller in area. The Great Barrier Reef's vast expanse makes it the largest designated site.

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