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UNESCO
Abbreviation for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
In short and in plain language
UNESCO is part of the United Nations. It deals with education, science and culture.
It keeps the World Heritage List, among other things. The list names key sites of culture and nature.
Such a site often shapes the look of a town. It also draws visitors.
Definition
UNESCO is the United Nations organisation for education, science and culture. Among other things, it maintains the World Heritage List of significant cultural and natural sites. Such a heritage site often shapes the image of a town and attracts visitors.