Where will you find yourself on your next adventure? We hope it is somewhere truly special.
To offer some inspiration, we countdown 10 of the best wonders of the world.
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The Amazon, South America
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Made up of over 50% of the world’s rainforest and stretching across 9 countries, the Amazon contains the largest collection of living plants and animal species in the world. Its lifeline, the Amazon River, is just as impressive holding the title of largest river (by volume) on Earth.
9.
Aurora Borealis, Arctic Circle
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Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a phenomenon that creates ribbons of light that dance across the sky. Seen mostly in the Arctic Circle, it is known for its beauty and spectacular display. It is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the world.
8.
Petra, Jordan
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This unique Nabataean city, dating back as far as the 6th Century BC was half built and half carved directly into the salmon coloured rock of the mountain. Containing over 800 carved tombs, it is the most popular tourist destination in Jordan.
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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Featured on the Cambodian flag, Angkor Wat, is a stone temple complex built in the 12th Century. Taking 37 years to build, this temple contains a bas-relief illustrating scenes from Hindu mythology that is the longest in the world!
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Machu Picchu, Peru
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Lying undisturbed for over 400 years, Machu Picchu is the best-preserved Incan ruin in the world. It’s the combination of incredible engineering, isolated location and spectacular surrounds that truly make this site unique and special.
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Taj Mahal, India
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The Taj Mahal, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, is a mausoleum built out of love by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631, for his favourite wife. Made from white marble and inlaid with rare gemstones, it is the most extravagant monument ever to be built!
4.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil / Argentina
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Made up of around 275 subsidiary waterfalls along 2.7 kms of the Iguazu River, Iguazu falls is known not only for the number and size of the falls but also it’s beauty, and the massive amounts of water that roars down into the river below.
3.
The Grand Canyon, USA
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Well known throughout the world for it’s bright bands of colour, amazing sunrises and sunsets and immense size. The canyon reveals up to two billions years of history! It is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and a finalist in the New 7 Natural Wonders.
2.
The Great Wall of China, China
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The Great Wall, also known as The long wall of 10 000 Li (5000km), seems to be getting longer with time (although only due to the rediscovery of sections!), the current estimate says the Ming wall was 8851.8 km (342 miles) long.
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The Great Pyramid, Egypt
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Topping our Top 10 Wonders list: It’s the largest pyramid ever built, over 4500 years old, and the only Ancient Wonder of the World left standing! Built to engineering perfection, it has been estimated that at its current rate of disintegration it will be around for another 65,000 years.
Source : http://www.travelunearthed.com/top-10-wonders