Let’s Discover The 7 Natural Wonders Of The World
These natural wonders, characterized by the beauty of their flora and fauna, are found in Asia (4), South America (2) and Africa (1).
In 2011, following an initiative by a Swiss entrepreneur, the natural wonders of the world became known .
The competition took place in several stages, up to 30 semifinalists. Among them, 7 were voted by all citizens of the world. Let’s find out what these natural wonders are. Read on!
The 7 natural wonders of the world and their beauty
Four of the seven natural wonders of the world are found in Asia, two in South America and one in Africa. The South American ones are divided into 2 countries, while the remaining ones in a single country; here are the winners:
1. The Iguazu Falls
Located on the border between Argentina and Brazil and protected by national parks, they are a set of 275 waterfalls with a great flow and a maximum height of 80 meters (the well-known Devil’s Throat).
Iguazu Falls – in the photo that opens this article – are home to 450 species of birds, hundreds of insects, 80 species of mammals and dozens of reptiles.
Among the main inhabitants we can find the yacare caiman, the toucan, the jaguar, the butterfly, the anteaters, the eagle, the heron and the ocelot.
2. Table Mountain
It is located in South Africa, more precisely in Cape Town and is nothing less than a mountain with an elongated shape on the top, hence the name of “table”, chosen as a local symbol.
Table Mountain, in addition to being one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, is one of the most important tourist places in the region. Visitors get to the top via the zipline or hiking.
The most common animal here is the Cape Hyrax, (a mammal) although we can also find mongooses, turtles, porcupines and snakes.
3. Amazon rainforest
It is the second of the natural wonders of South America, and stretches across nine countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. It is the largest forest in the world and one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
The fauna of the Amazon rainforest consists of monkeys, jaguars, pumas, tapirs, deer, pink dolphins, anacondas, aquatic turtles, crocodiles, caimans, harpy eagles, macaws, toucans, poisonous frogs and Leafcutter Ant.
4. Ha Long Bay
It is an extension of water of 1500 km² north of Vietnam, in full Southeast Asia. It stands out for its karst elements and for the large number of islands of different sizes and shapes. Ha Long means “descending dragon” in the local language, as legends speak of a fight between dragons to save the country from attacks by the Chinese.
5. Jeju Province
It is an island in South Korea, the largest in this country, and has received several names over the course of history. It is dominated by Mount Halla, a volcano almost 2000 meters high. Among its mountain and tropical woodland ecosystems, various native and exotic species can be found, such as Brachiopsilus dianthus.
6. Komodo National Park
This is another of the 7 wonders of the world located in Asia, in the archipelago of Indonesia to be more precise. The park consists of three islands: Komodo, Pasar and Rinca, all of volcanic origin.
7. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Located on the island of Palawan, in the Philippines, it is the last of the natural wonders of the world. It is a park composed of limestone with underground rivers that flow into the sea.
It is, in turn, one of the most important forests in all of Asia.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park spans 5700 hectares and is home to eleven different ecosystems. The local fauna consists of badgers, owls, otters, pheasants, pandas and golden-headed flying foxes.
