Which are the new 7 wonders of the world?

From spectacular mountains to wholly unique island formations, these new wonders are all natural phenomena, not formed by man’s handiwork.

By Saul Lipchik / 3 Apr 2017

<h3>3. Iguazu Falls, Argentina</h3>
One of the world’s mightiest waterfalls, Iguazu Falls, on the border of Argentina and Brazil, is one of the greatest and easily most impressive natural formations on the planet. Comprising several hundred different waterfalls and cataracts, the larger Iguazu complex is, in fact, the largest waterfall system in the world.
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Considering that some 1,756 cubic metres of water flows through the Iguazu Falls complex every second, it’s no wonder that thousands upon thousands of visitors flock to this waterfall every year.
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Having the privilege of standing before this powerful rush of water is akin to a spiritual experience, providing the adventurous traveller with a deeply rooted sense of awe and wonder for the natural world. — <h3>3. Iguazu Falls, Argentina</h3> One of the world’s mightiest waterfalls, Iguazu Falls, on the border of Argentina and Brazil, is one of the greatest and easily most impressive natural formations on the planet. Comprising several hundred different waterfalls and cataracts, the larger Iguazu complex is, in fact, the largest waterfall system in the world. <br><br> Considering that some 1,756 cubic metres of water flows through the Iguazu Falls complex every second, it’s no wonder that thousands upon thousands of visitors flock to this waterfall every year. <br><br> Having the privilege of standing before this powerful rush of water is akin to a spiritual experience, providing the adventurous traveller with a deeply rooted sense of awe and wonder for the natural world.

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Everyone knows the classic seven wonders of the world. Stories of these extraordinary structures have enraptured humankind for centuries, with thoughts of the Great Pyramids of Giza or the Hanging Gardens of Babylon conjuring up romanticised images of ancient civilisations – and their vast and impressive monuments – long lost to the sands of time.

While most people are aware of these classic seven man-made wonders, some may not realise that in recent years a worldwide initiative went underway to identify and define the new seven wonders of the natural world. The new seven wonders of nature were selected through a global voting process that saw several hundred million votes being cast. As such, these new wonders, chosen from a wider selection of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural phenomena, are a credible representation of global sentiment on which natural wonders of the world are indeed the most wonderful.

Adapted from Silver Kris

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