Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge receives the new international recognition as a natural landmark, marking a first for the state of Georgia. The designation also brings the United States’ total to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the Okefenokee listed alongside other notable sites in the country, including Yosemite National Park and other historic landmarks. The designation is part of a broader set of natural and cultural places added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, reflecting the sites’ shared recognition for global significance. Coverage describes the Okefenokee as a wildlife refuge within the swamp region and highlights the milestone nature of the award for Georgia and its status within the national total of UNESCO-listed sites. Sources do not indicate changes to management or access terms, focusing instead on the fact of the designation and its place in the broader UNESCO additions.