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Georgia Swamp and 24 More Sites Get UNESCO Protection
The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia and Florida just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, joining Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches among 25 new sites. These places now get global recognition and protection forever.
