São Tomé and Príncipe plantation sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List
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UNESCO World Heritage Committee
São Tomé and Príncipe
July 2026
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Two historic plantation sites in São Tomé and Príncipe added to UNESCO World Heritage List. The sites reflect the colonial history of coffee and cocoa production. The recognition highlights the history of forced labor and cultural exchange.
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