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A contest is being held to name new 7 wonders of the world. It has taken three years and the candidates have been narrowed down to 28, 27 of which is listed below. Why 27 and not 28? I have no clue.
1:Halong Bay in Vietnam is known for the limestone monolithic islands located in the bay. Many of the nearly 2,000 islands are hollow, with enormous caves and grottos.
2:Table Mountain, South Africa
The distinctive flat top of Table Mountain overlooks Cape Town, South Africa. It is just over 3,500 feet high and spans two miles from side to side.
3: Black Forest, Germany
Germany’s Black Forest takes its name from the dark, dense stands of spruce and fir that cover its slopes. It extends over a nearly 3,000-square-mile mountainous area, bordered by the Rhine River to the west and the Swiss border to the south.
4: Milford Sound, New Zealand
Sheer rock walls rise 3,900 feet or more on each side of Milford Sound, one of New Zealand’s best-known scenic attractions. The fjord, created by receding glaciers, stretches nine miles inland from the Tasman Sea.
5: The Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest spans the borders of eight countries. The Amazon River, the main artery of the rainforest, has more than 1,000 known tributaries, and 17 of those are at least 1,000 miles long.
6: Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands have been described as one of the most unique, scientifically important and biologically outstanding areas on earth. This archipelago of volcanic islands, 650 miles west of Ecuador, is home to many noteworthy species of flora and fauna, including flamingos, iguanas, blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises.
7: Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland extend nearly five miles, reach a maximum height of 700 feet and are home to colonies of cliff-nesting seabirds, including Atlantic puffins.
8: Sundarbans, India
The Sundarbans is a river delta at the mouth of the Ganges River in India. It is home to the largest mangrove forest in the world and, among other wildlife, the Royal Bengal tiger.
9:Uluru, Australia
The large sandstone formation of Uluru (commonly known as Ayers Rock) rises 1,142 feet from the desert. This iconic monolith of Australia is one of the largest in the world, with a circumference of six miles.
10: Grand Canyon
The 277-mile-long Grand Canyon is more than a mile deep. One of the top tourist attractions in the U.S., this canyon has been carved by the Colorado River over the last 6 million years. Years of erosion have shaped the canyon’s steep walls, exposing its red-hued rocks.
11: Angel Falls, Venezuela
The world’s tallest waterfall, Angel Falls in Venezuela, plunges 3,212 feet. This waterfall on the Rio Gauja is located deep within a dense jungle, so the best views are usually from the air.
12:Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy, on the Atlantic coast of North America, between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, is known for having the highest vertical tidal range in the world. The highest water level ever recorded there was over 70 feet.
13: Mount Vesuvius, Italy
Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano that looms over Naples in southern Italy. Its most notable eruption was in 79 A.D., when it destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
14: Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is one of the lowest points on Earth, almost 1,400 feet below sea level. This saltwater lake is 10 times saltier than the world’s oceans and is known for its therapeutic properties.
15: Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls, spanning Argentina and Brazil, consists of 275 waterfalls surrounded by subtropical rainforest. Most of the falls are more than 200 feet high, and the area extends nearly two miles wide.
16: Jeju Island, South Korea
Jeju Island in South Korea is known for its volcanic lava tubes as much as its sandy beaches, plunging waterfalls and spectacular sunsets. It’s a popular honeymoon destination for Koreans and Japanese.
17: Matterhorn
The 14,692-foot summit of the Matterhorn, situated on the border between Italy and Switzerland, is a spectacular sight for hikers exploring the surrounding Alps.
18:Yushan Mountain, Tawain
The Yushan Mountain, part of the Taiwanese mountain range of the same name, reaches nearly 13,000 feet above sea level. It is popular with hikers who begin their ascent in sub-tropical forests and end at the peak in alpine terrain.
19: El Yunque National Park, Puerto Rico
The lush mountain rain forest of El Yunque National Park in Puerto Rico also shares its name with the second-highest mountain peak in the forest.
20: Komodo Island, Indonesia
Komodo Island in Indonesia lent its name to its most well-known inhabitant, the Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard.
21:Puerto Princessa Underground River, the Philippines
The Puerto Princessa Underground River in the Philippines is a navigable river that flows through caves and under limestone formations for over five miles before emptying into the South China Sea.
22: Mud Volcanoes, Azerbaijan
Three hundred of the world’s 700 estimated Mud Volcanoes are located in Azerbaijan. These gurgling pots of bubbling mud are the result of underground gases and secreted liquids.
23: Masurian Lake District, Poland
The Masurian Lake District in Poland is home to more than 2,000 lakes. It was the location of several battles against Germany during World War I.
24:Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest coral reef system, spanning a total area of about 14,300 square miles. This pristine haven is home to more than 1,500 species of fish, 200 species of birds and numerous species of whales, dolphins and sea turtles.
25: Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, is the world’s largest freestanding mountain, at nearly 19,000 feet.
26: Maldives
The Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka. It is the lowest country in the world, averaging just five feet above sea level. The surrounding coral reefs and lagoons are inhabited by the rare whale shark.
27: Jeita Grotto, Lebanon
Jeita Grotto is a system of limestone caves located in Lebanon. The lower cave channels an underground river that provides nearby Beirut with fresh drinking water. The upper cave houses the world’s largest stalactite.
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