Willandra Lakes Region

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Willandra Lakes Region*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party	Australia
Type	Mixed
Criteria	iii, viii
Reference	167
Region†	Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription	1981  (5th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO.

Part of the Willandra Lakes system. 1) Lake Mulurulu, 2) Willandra Creek, 3) Garnpung Lake, 4) Lake Leaghur, 5) Lake Mungo, 6) Lake Arumpo, 7) Chibnalwood Lakes.

The Willandra Lakes Region is a World Heritage Site that covers 2,400 square kilometres in south-western New South Wales, Australia.

The Region has important natural and cultural values including exceptional examples of past human civilization including the world's oldest cremation site. A small section of the region is protected by the Mungo National Park.

[edit] Films

• 2003 - Journey of Man

[edit] External links

• Australian Department of Environment and Heritage

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Coordinates: 34°00′S 143°00′E / -34, 143