Question

The headquarters of UNESCO is at

1. New York
2. Paris
3. Geneva
4. Rome

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: Paris

Detailed Solution

The correct answer is Paris.

About UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
Goal: It is dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication.
UNESCO was started in 1945 after World War II. It took over from an older group called the International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.
UNESCO is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.
UNESCO focuses on five main areas: Education, Natural sciences, Social and human sciences, Culture, Communication and information.
Member countries: UNESCO has 194 member countries and 12 associate members.
Headquarter: Paris, France.

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