
Locals furious over the US’ latest World Heritage Site nod
Locals furious over the US’ latest World Heritage Site nod
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Locals furious over the US’ latest World Heritage Site nod
The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia is poised to become a World Heritage Site, joining iconic U.S. landscapes like the Grand Canyon. A United Nations committee will vote on this in South Korea on Saturday. However, some locals oppose the designation, fearing U.N. involvement. Signs and slogans against U...

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia is poised to become a World Heritage Site, joining iconic U.S. landscapes like the Grand Canyon
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