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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport IATA:                       CCU ICAO:                     VECC Airport Type:           Public Owner/Operator:    Airports Authority of India Location:                Jessore Road, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052, India Built:                     Early 1900s as the Calcutta Aerodrome Opened:                  1924; 99 years ago Built:                      Early 1900s as the Calcutta Aerodrome Elevation AMSL:    ...

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 un...

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 chis...

1.      Great Pyramids of Giza 2.    Colossus of Rhodes, in the harbor of the city on the Greek Island of Rhodes 3.    Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq 4.    Lighthouse of Alexandria, in Alexandria, Egypt. 5.    Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, in Turkey. 6.    Statue of Zeus at Olympia, in Olympia, Greece. 7.    Temple of Artemis at Selçuk, Turkey. Great Pyramids of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. Built in the early 26 th century BC during a period of around 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact. As part of the Giza pyramid complex, it borders present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. Initially standing at 146.6 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Over time, most ...