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Vote for the new Seven Wonders of Nature
A few years back there was an organized effort to select a New Seven Wonders of the World, which resulted in a list of seven amazing places that joined the Great Pyramids on a modern list of spectacular destinations. Now, a similar effort is being made to select a New Seven Wonders of Nature as well.The process began not long after naming the New Seven Wonders, with more than 440 locations, in 200 countries being nominated. That list was eventually whittled down to 77 locations for the second round of voting, which resulted in 28 finalists which are now being considered.
Amongst the finalist are such iconic places as The Amazon Rainforest in South America, the Grand Canyon in the U.S., and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Those locations are well known and are likely to earn a spot on the list, although there are a few destinations that are just as spectacular, but are lesser known to the genearl public. Those places include Milford Sound in New Zealand, the Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan, and Jeju Island in Korea.
The organizers of the competition have made it easy to cast your votes for the New Seven Wonders of Nature, but just in case you need a little help, they've created a video showing you just how to make your selections. Voting will continue in 2011, with the officiall annoucement expected to come on November 11. (11/11/11)
If I were pressed to make my choices, my Seven Wonders would include The Amazon, The Great Barrier Reef, The Galapagos Islands, The Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro, Angel Falls, and Jeju Island. What are yours picks?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Fiznatty Nov 21st 2010 10:39PM
I think the list of final candidates is silly, especially the mountain choices. How Vesuvius is more of a natural wonder than the tallest mountain on earth is beyond me. Frankly, I wouldn't place the Matterhorn or Kilimanjaro above Everest or Mauna Kea (highest from base to peak) either. Obviously cultural and historical significance of some of these sites has skewed the vote.
If the Maldives make the final 7, will we have to re-vote in 50 years when they're under water?
My list, not based on the candidates: Amazon River System, Nile River, Grand Canyon, Mt. Everest, Great Barrier Reef, Angel Falls... and I like your Galapagos choice. I'd also have to strongly consider Lake Baikal, the Mariana Trench and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Antoine Leporc Nov 22nd 2010 12:13AM
I completely agree with Fiznatty and the list, especially with the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which I found just stunning and amazing.