Move over, Great Barrier Reef: There are 8 new wonders in town
Can you name the famed seven natural wonders of the world? Most people know the Grand Canyon, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest...and as of this week, eight new natural wonders have been added to the list, along with 27 "cultural wonders."
The World Heritage List is named by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and must be "of outstanding value to humanity."
The wonders include such sites as Canada's Joggins Fossil Cliffs, China's Mount Sanqingshan National Park ,and Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. (Check out the full list in the gallery).
Interesting fact: in total, the World Heritage List includes 878 properties that were deemed as having cultural and natural heritage and "outstanding universal value." They include 679 cultural sites, 174 natural ones, and 25 that are considered to possess both characteristics. Next time you go on vacation, make sure to consult the list.
via [LiveScience]
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