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New "7 Wonders of Nature"

7 Wonders of Nature

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New "7 Wonders of Nature"

Amazon Rainforest and River, Brazil

-Amazon Rainforest is also known as "Amazonia", "Amazon jungle" or the "Amazon Basin

-it represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforest and compromises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the worldto make a deal or agreement

Jeju Island, South Korea

Jejudo is the volcanic island from the southern coast of Korea

it is the largest island and smallest province in Korea which has a surface area of 1,846 sq.km.central feature of Jeju is "Hallasan", the tallest mountain in South Korea and a dormant shield-volcano

temporarily inactive or in deep sleep

Ha Long Bay, VietnamThe bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes

Another specific feature of Halong Bay is the abundance of lakes inside the limestone islands- a very large quantity of something; plenty

Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazilthe world's largest waterfalls which consist of 275 separate falls in a U-shaped formation

among these falls, "Devil's Throat" is the tallest at 80m in height

Komodo Island, IndonesiaIndonesia has 17,508 islands and Komodo Island is one of the three larger islands in Indonesia: Komodo, Rinca and Padar

this island is notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragons, largest lizards on earth- famous or remarkable

Puerto Princesa Underground River, Philippinesit features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river

it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea

The underground river is reputed to be the worlds longestable to be sailed on by ships or boatsbe widely known and respected

Table Mountain, South Africaa flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa

it is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia