In pictures: UNESCO’s global geoparks get 18 new sites

UNESCO is adding 18 sites to its global geoparks network, bringing the total number up to 195 in 48 countries. Two UNESCO Member States have joined the network — New Zealand and the Philippines. Here’s a look at some of them
Lavreotiki, Greece is famous for the abundance and variety of its mineralogical specimens, many of which were first discovered in the area. But this geopark is best known for its silver extracted from mixed sulfide deposits. Seen here, the Soureza ancient mining centre. The area was the largest silver-mining centre in both ancient and modern Greece from as early as 3200 BC. Photo: ©Lavreotiki Geopark
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