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The 7 Natural Wonders of the World

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The 7 Natural Wonders of the World The 7 Natural Wonders of the World are some of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet.  They include:                     1. Mount Everest – Nepal                     2. Great Barrier Reef – Australia                     3. Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe/ Zambia                     4. Harbor of Rio de Janeiro – Brazil                     5. Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) - Arctic Regions                     6. Grand Canyon – United States                     7. Paricutin Volcano – Mexico Each of these wonders is unique and breathtaking, offering a variety of experiences from the mystifying beauty of the Northern Lights, to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, to the challenge of climbing Mount Everest. These sites are not only amazing to visit, they are also important to the health of the planet and the people who live there. Mount Everest, Nepal Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayan mountai

New Seven Wonders of the World

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New Seven Wonders of the World In 2000, a Swiss company launched a campaign named “The New 7 Wonders of the World.” This initiative garnered over 100 million votes worldwide. It sought to name seven modern wonders that continue to stand and grant access to tourists from around the globe. 1.     Petra, Jordan 2.     Great Wall of China 3.     Christ the Redeemer, Brazil 4.     Colosseum, Italy 5.     Machu Pichu, Peru 6.     Chichen Itza, Mexico 7.     Taj Mahal, India Petra, Jordan: The ancient city of Petra, Jordan, is located in a remote valley, nestled among Sandstone Mountains and cliffs. It was purported to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth. Later the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe, made it their capital, and during this time it flourished, becoming an important trade center, especially for spices. Noted carvers, the Nabataeans chiseled dwellings, temples, and tombs into the sandstone, which changed color with the shifting sun. In add