New7Wonders of Nature Announces the Top 14
Based from initial poll results, the Top 14 finalists running for the 7 spots in the New7Wonders of Nature are the following (in alphabetical order):
1. Amazon Rainforest – Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
2. Bu Tinah Shoals – United Arab Emirates
3. Dead Sea – Israel, Jordan, Palestinian Authority
4. Great Barrier Reef – Australia
5. Halong Bay – Vietnam
6. Iguazu Falls – Argentina, Brazil
7. Jeita Grotto – Lebanon
8. Jeju Island – South Korea
9. Kilimanjaro – Tanzania
10. Komodo National Park – Indonesia
11. Masurian Lake District – Poland
12. Puerto Princesa Underground River – Philippines
13. Sundarbans – Bangladesh, India
14. Table Mountain – South Africa
From an initial group of more than 440 locations from 220 countries, only 14 are left vying for the 7 slots. Our very own Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of them. Let’s hope that PPUR will make it to the final 7.
The provisional results of the New7Wonders of Nature with the names of the 7 winners will be announced at 7:07pm GMT on www.new7wonders.com.
Photo Credit: n7w.com
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