A provisional list of a new seven wonders of
nature according to a worldwide voting organized by New7Wonders.
The final and official list will be pronounce
early in 2012.
Here are the lists in alphabetical order.
1. AMAZON RAINFOREST - SOUTH AMERICA
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| The Amazon Rain Forest is the largest tropical rain forest located in South America. It takes up more than 1.6 million square miles. This forest lies within parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname and makes up 40% of all rain forest 30% of the Amazon Rain Forest occupies most of Brazil. |
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Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets,
forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because of their
precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a
human presence. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its
great biological interest.
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Taller
than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horsehoe shape
over nearly two miles of the Iguazu River, Iguazú Falls are the result of a
volcanic eruption which left yet another large crack in the earth. During the
rainy season of November - March, the rate of flow of water going over the
falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second.
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4. JEJU ISLAND - SOUTH KOREA
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| Jejudo is a volcanic island, 130 km from the southern coast of Korea. The largest island and smallest province in Korea, the island has a surface area of 1,846 sqkm. A central feature of Jeju is Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea and a dormant volcano, which rises 1,950 m above sea level. 360 satellite volcanoes are around the main volcano. |
5. KOMODO ISLAND - INDONESIA
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Komodo
National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between
the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main
purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus
komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the
Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and
marine.
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6. PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER - PHILIPPINES
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The
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north
of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone
karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A
distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before
flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of
stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of
the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to
be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by
ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor
lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.
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7. TABLE MOUNTAIN - SOUTH AFRICA
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Table
Mountain is a South African icon and the only natural site on the planet to
have a constellation of stars named after it - Mensa, meaning “the table.” The
flat-topped mountain has withstood six million years of erosion and hosts the
richest, yet smallest floral kingdom on earth with over 1,470 floral species.
Table Mountain boasts numerous rare and endangered species. It is the most
recognized site in Cape Town, the gateway to Africa, owing to its unique
flat-topped peaks which reach 1,086 m above sea level.
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