10 countries with the most UNESCO Heritage Sites: What is India’s rank?

10 countries with the most

Completes the list with 28 sites, including the famous Persepolis.

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Has 32 sites, featuring the Kremlin and Red Square.

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Also with 35 sites, recently adding Flow Country in Scotland.

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Occupies seventh place with 35 sites, including the Historic Centre of Mexico City.

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Holds 43 sites, with the Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty as its latest addition.

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Fifth with 50 sites, including the works of Antoni Gaudí.

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Fourth position with 53 sites, featuring the Marquesas Islands.

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Ranked third with 54 sites, recently adding the Schwerin Residence Ensemble.

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In second place with 59 sites, including the Beijing Central Axis and Badain Jaran Desert.

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Holds the top spot with 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Via Appia.

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