New entries in 1978

  1. L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site Canada
  2. Nahanni National Park Canada
  3. Galapagos Islands Ecuador
  4. City of Quito Ecuador
  5. Rock-hewn Churches, Lalibela Ethiopia
  6. Simien National Park Ethiopia
  7. Aachen Cathedral Germany
  8. Wieliczka Salt Mine Poland
  9. Cracow's Historic Centre Poland
  10. Island of Gorée Senegal
  11. Mesa Verde National Park USA
  12. Yellowstone National Park USA


















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