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Welcome to My Presentation
Lisbon on 07.07.2007
Lisbon is now part of Global Memory
The Official New 7 Wonders of the World, as announced in random order at the
Official Declaration Ceremony on 07.07.07, are: The Great Wall of China, Petra,
Chichén Itzá , the Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Coliseum, Machu Picchu and
the Taj Mahal. More than 100 million votes were cast worldwide. The New 7
Wonders are all equal – there is no rank among the list. Actresses Hilary Swank
and Bipasha Basu and actor Ben Kingsley hosted the ceremonies in Lisbon’s
Benfica Stadium.
Introduction: Bernard Weber, who launched the New7Wonders Foundation to unite the world by
honoring our common heritage, announced the organization’s next project: The
New7Wonders of Nature. Amir Dossal, executive director of the
United Nations Office for Partnerships, recognized the New7Wonders Foundation’s
ongoing efforts to promote the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Among
highlights of the evening were performances by Jennifer Lopez and Jose Carreras, as
well as Dulce Pontes, Chaka Khan, Alessandro Safina and Joaquín Cortés.
7 Wonders were chosen because the original list of Ancient Wonders, drawn up more
than 2,000 years ago, contained 7 and because 7 has been shown time and time again
to be the number of things that the average person can remember. The Pyramids of
Giza also were honored by the New7Wonders project as the only remaining of the 7
Ancient Wonders of the World.
Lisbon is now part of the making of history, the only and exclusive city in the world
where the historical result of over 100 million votes was revealed: the Official
Declaration of the New 7 Wonders of the World. And with this, Lisbon is now part of
Global Memory for ever.
Trailer: Official Declaration of the New7Wonders of the World
Pulce Pontes and Jose Carreras perform during the Official New 7
Wonders of the World Declaration Ceremony.
A giant laptop hosted hiphop dancers kicked off the presentation of The
Official New 7 Wonders of the World finalists
Jennifer Lopez, with a full crew of backup dancers, delivered a high-
energy performance at the declaration Ceremony of The Official New 7
Wonders of the World.
A giant laptop screen provided a closeup view of speakers, dignitaries and
performers–including singer & dancer Jennifer Lopez – for viewers throughout
Lisbon’s Benfica Stadium.
New7Wonders Founder Bernard Weber (left) and Amir Dossal (right), executive
director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships, celebrate the announcement of
The Official New 7 Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal.
Dancers and acrobats performed suspended from a globe which emerged from the
floor of the Benfica Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, during The Official New 7 Wonders
of the World Declaration Ceremony on 07.07.07.
The 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, which inspired the New7Wonders project, were
presented to the Lisbon audience via a huge storybook.
The 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, which inspired the New7Wonders project,
were presented to the Lisbon audience via a huge storybook.
N7W Founder Bernard Weber and Amir Dossal, executive director of the United
Nations Office for Partnerships, recognized dignitaries from Peru, Jordan, China,
Brazil, Mexico, Italy and India on hand to accept the New7Wonders honor for
their country’s sites.
Moderation of Lisbon 07.07.2007
Bipasha Basu Ben Kingsley Hilary Swank Moderation of Lisbon 07.07.07
Representatives from The Official New 7 Wonders of the World receiving their
plaques.
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Christ Redeemer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Great Wall of China: China
Machu Picchu: Peru
Petra: Jordan
Pyramid at Chichén Itzá: Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy
Taj Mahal: Agra, India
Christ Redeemer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Description
This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain
overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by
French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The
statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has
become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive
visitors with open arms.
Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor, standard Brazilian
Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu χedẽˈtoɾ] local dialect: [ˈkɾiʃtu ɦedẽˈtoɦ]) is an Art Deco statue of
Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by Polish-French sculptor Paul Landowski
and built by the Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with the
French engineer Albert Caquot.
The face was created by the Romanian artist Gheorghe Leonida. The statue is 30
metres (98 ft) tall, not including its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal, and its arms stretch 28
metres (92 ft) wide.
The statue weighs 635 metric tons (625 long, 700 short tons), and is located at the
peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National
Park overlooking the city of Rio. A symbol of Christianity across the world, the statue
has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, and is listed as one
of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is made of reinforced concrete and
soapstone, and was constructed between 1922 and 1931.
Great Wall of China: China
Description• The Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense
system and better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made
monument ever to have been built and it is disputed that it is the only one visible from
space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal
construction.
• The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth,
wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical
northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states and empires against the raids and
invasions of the various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe.
Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC; these, later joined
together and made bigger and stronger, are now collectively referred to as the Great
Wall. Especially famous is the wall built 220–206 BC by Qin Shi Huang, the first
Emperor of China. Little of that wall remains. Since then, the Great Wall has on
and off been rebuilt, maintained, and enhanced; the majority of the existing wall is
from the Ming Dynasty.
The Great Wall stretches from Dandong in the east, to Lop Lake in the west, along
an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.
A comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has
concluded that the Ming walls measure 8,850 km (5,500 mi).[4] This is made up of
6,259 km (3,889 mi) sections of actual wall, 359 km (223 mi) of trenches and
2,232 km (1,387 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers. Another
archaeological survey found that the entire wall with all of its branches measure out
to be 21,196 km (13,171 mi).
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmatʃu ˈpiktʃu]) or Machu Pikachu ([ˈmɑtʃu
ˈpixtʃu], is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 meters
(7,970 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province,
Machu picchu District in Peru, above the Sacred Valley, which is 80 kilometers (50 mi)
northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows.
Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its
three primary structures are the Inti Watana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the
Three Windows. Most of the outlying buildings have been reconstructed in order to
give tourists a better idea of how they originally appeared. By 1976, thirty percent of
Machu Picchu had been restored and restoration continues.
Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1983. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New
Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide Internet poll.
Petra
Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known as Raqmu
to the Nabataeans, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. The city is
famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is
the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.
Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans, it is a
symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. The Nabateans are
also known for their great ability in constructing efficient water collecting methods in
the barren deserts and their talent in carving structures into solid rocks. It lies on the
slope of Jebel al-Madhbah (identified by some as the biblical Mount Hor in a basin
among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large
valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra has been a UNESCO
World Heritage Site since 1985.
Petra at Night
Pyramid at Chichén Itzá: Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Chichen Itza was a major focal point in the Northern Maya Lowlands from the Late
Classic (c. AD 600–900) through the Terminal Classic (c. AD 800–900) and into the early
portion of the Postclassic period (c. AD 900–1200). The presence of central Mexican
styles was once thought to have been representative of direct migration or even conquest
from central Mexico, but most contemporary interpretations view the presence of these
non-Maya styles more as the result of cultural diffusion.
The ruins of Chichen Itza are federal property, and the site’s stewardship is maintained by
Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (National Institute of
Anthropology and History). The land under the monuments had been privately owned
until 29 March 2010, when it was purchased by the state of Yucatán
Roman Coliseum: Rome, Italy
The Colosseum or Coliseum (/kɒləˈsiːəm/ kol-ə-SEE-əm), also known as the Flavian
Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatre Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio [amfiteˈaːtro
ˈflaːvjo] or Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]), is an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of
Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheater ever built. The
Coliseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the
emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir
Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96).
The Coliseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having
an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public
spectacles such as mock sea battles animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous
battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for
entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing,
workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Taj Mahal: Agra, India
The Taj Mahal (/ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/ more often Persian for Crown of Palaces) is an ivory-
white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra.
It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658), to
house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 42-
acre complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens
bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New7Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative.
Nature is beautiful and amazing. Nature creates wonders,
sometime it’s really hard to believe that they are actually exist. In
our daily life, we experience some crazy stuff that makes us to
think about it. Like these amazing things in nature, it’s hard to
believe in, but all these things are real and true.
10 Amazing Things In Nature You Won’t Believe Actually Exist
10. The Blood Falls in Antarctica.
Blood Falls is an outflow of an iron oxide-tainted plume of
saltwater, flowing from the tongue of the Taylor Glacier onto the
ice-covered surface of West Lake Boney in the Taylor Valley of the
McMurdo Dry Valleys in Victoria Land, East Antarctica.
Blood Falls is an outflow of an iron oxide-tainted plume of
saltwater, flowing from the tongue of Taylor Glacier onto the ice-
covered surface of West Lake Bonny in the Taylor Valley of the
McMurdo Dry Valleys in Victoria Land, East Antarctica.
Iron-rich hyper saline water sporadically emerges from small
fissures in the ice cascades. The saltwater source is a sub glacial
pool of unknown size overlain by about 400 meters (1,300ft) of ice
several kilometers from its tiny outlet at Blood Falls.
The reddish deposit was found in 1911 by the Australian geologist
Griffith Taylor, who first explored the valley that bears his name.
The Antarctica pioneers first attributed the red color to red algae,
but later it was proven to be due only to iron oxides.
9. Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees in Kailua, Hawaii.
• Eucalyptus deglupta is a tall tree, commonly known as the
rainbow eucalyptus. It is the only Eucalyptus species found
naturally in New Britain, New Guinea, Ceram, Sulawesi and
Mindanao. The unique multi-coloured bark is the most
distinctive feature of the tree. Patches of outer bark are shed
annually at different times, showing a bright green inner bark.
This then darkens and matures to give blue, purple, orange and
then maroon tones.
8. The Wave Arizona.
• The Wave is a sandstone formation on the slopes of the
Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs
Wilderness, located in northern portion of the U.S. state of
Arizona. The Beautiful sandstone formation is famous among
hikers and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms,
and the rugged.
7. Shimmering Shores of Vaadhoo, Maldives.
Pinpricks of light on the shore seem to mirror stars, as seen in above picture taken on Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives.
Glowing Blue Waves, the biological light, or bioluminescence, in the waves is the product of marine
microbes called phytoplankton.
6. Light Pillars Over Moscow.
It’s a visual phenomenon created by the reflection of light from ice
crystals with near horizontal parallel planar surfaces. The light can come
from the Sun, Moon or from terrestrial sources such as streetlights.
5. Reflective Salt Flats in Bolivia
Amazing salt flats where the sky and ground merge into one to
create dreamy landscapes. Salar de Uyuni is the world’s
largest salt flat at 10,582 square km. This is not water, the ground is
covered in a layer of salt crust so reflective, it perfectly mirrors the
sky. The Salar was formed as a result of transformations between
several prehistoric lakes. It is covered by a few meters of salt crust,
which has an extraordinary flatness with the average altitude
variations within one meter over the entire area of the Salar.
4. Cenote, Underground Natural Spring in Mexico
Nature creates wonders, sometime its really hard to believe, this underground natural spring in Mexico is one of them.
Known as Cenote, is a natural pit, or sinkhole resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes
groundwater underneath.
3. The Dirty Thunderstorm
A dirty thunderstorm, also “Volcanic lightning” is a weather
phenomenon that occurs when lightning is produced in a volcanic
plume. A study indicated that electrical charges are generated when
rock fragments, ash, and ice particles in a volcanic plume collide
and produce static charges, just as ice particles collide in regular
thunderstorms. Volcanic eruptions also release large amounts of
water, which may help fuel these thunderstorms.
2. The Ghost Trees in Pakistan.
The eye-catching phenomenon is an unexpected side-effect of the
flooding in parts of Pakistan. Millions of spiders climbed up into
the trees to escape the rising flood waters, shrouding them with
their silky webs. Because of the scale of the flooding and the fact
that the water has taken so long to recede, many trees have become
cocooned in ghostly spiders webs.
1. Underwater Forest in Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan
The sunken forest is part of a 400 meter long Lake Kaindy in
Kazakhstan’s portion of the Tian Shan Mountains located 129 km
from the city of Almaty. The lake was created as the result of an
enormous limestone landslide, triggered by the 1911 Kebin
earthquake.
Top 10 Most Amazing Tree Tunnels
The world’s most beautiful, romantic and amazing tunnels made of
beautiful flowering trees. Trees, the longest-living organisms on Earth,
beautify and defend the environment by providing color, shelter, and
shade. They renew our air provide by absorbing greenhouse emission
and manufacturing element. There’s nothing more enchanting than
strolling through a tree lined pathway with the light spilling through
the branches. When the tree branches bend over to form a natural
tunnel then the sensation is all the more romantic and sometimes even
a little eerie. There are several of these green tunnels all over the world
and below is a selection of top 10 most amazing tree tunnels.
1. Wisteria Tunnel, Japan
This stunning flower walkway is the known as the Wisteria Tunnel,
situated in the Kawachi Fuji Garden. It really looks so peaceful to
take a stroll through. The Wisteria Tunnel, which is part of a
breathtaking display of botanical delights that include zen gardens
and a cherry blossom festival, is located at the Kawachi Fuji
Gardens in Kitakyushu. Different types and colors of wisteria have
been woven through a cylindrical lattice that during the blooming
months of April through May, become a fantastical flower-draped
tunnel during the yearly “fuji matsuri”, or “Wisteria Festival”.
2. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine
The Tunnel of Love is a unique and truly amazing piece of forest
located in Ukraine, used to be just another train rail section, but
eventually turned into one of the most romantic spots on Earth. As
trees were left to grow freely around the rails, the passing train
was the only thing shaping its way through. Eventually, by
crossing the Kleven village forest back and forth three times a day,
the train shaped a closed tunnel according to it’s size.
3. Jacarandas Walk, Johannesburg
Over 10 million trees keep South Africa’s largest city green.
According to several unofficial sources, Johannesburg is home to the
world’s largest man-made forest. There are at least 49 species of
Jacaranda, most of them native to South America, and the Caribbean
basin. The tropical trees were imported to South Africa over one
hundred years ago. October is the month when the flowers of
thousands of Jacaranda trees are in full blossom. This spectacular
tree tunnel is located either in Johannesburg or Pretoria, the
Jacaranda City where 70,000+ Jacarandas add vivid splashes of
purple-blue to the urban landscape.
4. Yew Tunnel, UK
The beautiful Yew Tunnel in UK
The Yew Tunnel is thought to have been planted by the Dyer family during the eighteenth century, and it is possibly unique in the U.K. When they had grown tall they were bent over to form an extended arch. Their trunks have spread and their branches have fused so that today it is hard to count how many separate trees commingle in the vast mass of this venerable growing gallery.
5. Autumn Tree Tunnel, USA
The simply astonishing tree tunnel. The Autumn Tree Tunnel
Located in Vermont, USA
A tree tunnel is a road, lane or track where the trees on each side
form a more or less continuous canopy overhead, giving the effect
of a tunnel.
The effect may be achieved in a formal avenue lined with trees or
in a more rural setting with randomly placed trees on each side of
the route. It can create a beautiful setting
6. Ginkgo Tree Tunnel, Japan
Ginkgo Tree Tunnel is covered with Ginkgo Biloba trees. It is a highly
revered tree of Japanese culture because this tree is known to survive
long years. If you visit Japan, you will spot more than 65,000 Ginkgo
trees growing on the streets, gardens or parks. Ginkgo tree tunnel is
located in the outer garden of Meiji Shrine. Record says that during the
bombing of Hiroshima, six Ginkgo trees survived, when other trees and
living organisms died so badly. Those trees are still alive and many
people come here to visit them. They wonder how these trees face
challenges everyday and still endure. The Japanese look upon these trees
as the ‘bearer of hope’ or ‘the survivor’ or ‘the living fossil’.
7. The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland
This place was a real gem of a find. The Dark Hedges is one of the
most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland and a
popular attraction for tourists from across the world. It has been
painted by hundreds of visiting artists and is a favorite location for
wedding photographs.
8. Bamboo Path, Japan
In Arashiyama, Japan there is a bamboo forest called Sagano. The 500 m
long path runs through the most beautiful bamboo forest. The country has
designated this long stretch of bamboo forest as a historic site. The Agency
for Cultural Affairs declared this place as the ‘place of scenic beauty’. Tall
bamboo trees surround the road stunningly keeping the area cool. Famous
temples and shrines are located very close to this bamboo tree tunnel. When
the wind blows through this tree tunnel, a majestic sound is produced. It has
already been voted as one of the 100 must-preserve sounds of Japan.
9. Rua Goncalo de Carvalho, Brazil
• Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho is the green tree tunnel of Brazil. The
tunnel of Rosewood trees begins from Porto Alegre. More than
100 Tipuana or Rosewood trees shade the road over a stretch of
three city blocks. Recently it has become a part of the country’s
historical, cultural, ecological and environmental heritage.
Rosewood trees are known to reduce air conditioning demands of
up to 30%. In Brazil, these trees have been maintaining good
health of the city for a long time.
10. CHERRY BLOSSOM TUNNEL, GERMANY
Cherry Blossom Tunnel is located in the German city of Bonn. It
is a peaceful street over which, a series of beautiful trees of cherry
blossoms droop. Spring becomes alive when the blossoms are in
full bloom overhead. Two such roads in Bonn has cherry trees
planted around but the mostly travelled is Heerstrabe. Cherry
blossoms are said to last for 7- 10 days on average and it greatly
depends on weather conditions.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Places To Visit Before You Die!
Everyone wants to travel the world and visit the beautiful sites, but with so many places to visit where do you start? Here we come to you with the list of 10 most incredibly super awesome places to visit around the world, before you die. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.
Whitehaven Beach – Australia
Whitehaven Beach is known for its white sands. The Beach is a 7
km stretch along Whitsunday Island. The island is accessible by
boat from the mainland tourist ports of Airlie Beach and Shute
Harbour, as well as Hamilton Island. The Beach was named the top
Eco Friendly Beach in the world by CNN.com. Dogs are not
permitted on the beach and cigarette smoking is prohibited.
Westin Maui Resort & Spa Hawaii
• A fantastic lobby with waterfalls and pools greets visitors to this
lush Kaanapali resort where the impressive scenery, friendly
service, fabulous spa and awesome swimming pools are the
highlights. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali is located
along a breathtaking stretch of the gorgeous, white-sand
Ka’anapali Beach.
The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye – Scotland
If you are backpacking in Scotland generally or are
planning a trip to the Isle of Skye then I heartily
recommend that you visit the so-called Fairy Pools.The
Fairy Pools is located in Cuillins Hills, Isle of Skye,
Scotland. The Fairy Pools are a series of clear, cold pools
and waterfalls formed as Allt Coir’ a’ Mhadaidh tumbles
down from the foothills of the Black Cuillins into Glen
Brittle.
Marble Caverns of Carrera Lake – Chile
Azure temple, Lake General Carrera in Patagonia, Chile, A natural wonder that could be the world’s most beautiful cave network. An Azure Temple created by nature, the walls of this network of water-filled marble caverns show just how magnificent the precious geography of our planet can be.
The Sahara Bridge – Yemen
This bridge was constructed in 17th century to connect towns at
the tops of mountains in the state of Yemen. Sahara Bridge built to
fight against Turkish invaders. It’s a scary bridge and a popular
tourist attraction.
Havasu Falls – Grand Canyon National Park
Havasu Falls is paradise on Earth. This is an absolutely amazingly
beautiful waterfall located in a remote canyon of Arizona. The
spectacular waterfalls and isolated community within the
Havasupai Indian Reservation attract thousands of visitors each
year. The Havasupai are intimately connected to the water and the
land. This blue- green water is sacred to the Havasupai.
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Iceland
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in south east Iceland which is up to 100
m deep and about 2 kilometres long, with the Fjaðrá river flowing
through it. It is located near the Ring Road, not far from the village
of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.The canyon was created by progressive
erosion by flowing water from glaciers through the rocks and
palagonite over millennia.
Top 10 Greatest Waterfalls in the World
A true spectacle, proof of nature’s forces and wonders of mother
nature. A waterfall is one of the most amazing creations that nature
has to offer. The splendid power of white water crashing over cliffs
to the depths below has a mesmerizing effect on anyone who has
witnessed the spectacle of some of the world’s biggest waterfalls.
There are many beautiful waterfalls around the world but this list
consistes the 10 greatest,biggest and most amazing extraordinary
waterfalls around the world.
10. Jog Falls
• Jog Falls, created by the River Sharavathi, falling from a height of 253
meters (829 feet), is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India,
Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major
tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls, Gersoppa Falls
and Jogada Gundi. Before the rainy season Jog Falls is nearly
unrecognizable with only a pair of thin streams of water trickling down
the cliff. But during the monsoon season the waterfall comes to life and
exceeds even Kaieteur Falls in Guyana in terms of height and volume.
9. Gullfoss
Gullfoss means translated “Golden Falls” and is one of Iceland’s
most beautiful and without a doubt Iceland’s most popular
waterfall. Gullfoss is a magnificent 32 meter high double waterfall
on the White River (Hvítá). It is one of the most popular tourist
attractions in Iceland. The flow of the river from the regular rains
and the glacial runoff, particularly in summer, makes it the largest
volume falls in Europe.
8. Ban Gioc – Detian Falls
Ban Gioc – Detian Falls are 2 waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River or Guichun
River straddling the Sino-Vietnamese border, located in the Karst hills of Daxin
County, Guangxi and in the district of Trung Khanh District, Cao Bằng
province on the Vietnamese side, 272 km (169 mi) north of Hanoi. The Detian
Falls is situated on the border between China and Vietnam. It is, in fact, the
fourth largest cross-border falls in the world after Niagara, Victoria and Iguazu.
Due to the various border conflicts between the two countries the area has only
recently been opened to tourism. The waterfall drops 30 m (98 ft). It is
separated into three falls by rocks and trees, and the thundering effect of the
water hitting the cliffs can be heard from afar.
7. Blue Nile Falls
The Blue Nile Falls is a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning “smoking water”. It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana. Although much of the water is now diverted to a power dam, it is still a beautiful sight and one of Ethiopia’s best known tourist attractions.
6. Vinnufossen
Vinnufossen is the tallest waterfall in Europe and the sixth tallest
in the world. The waterfall is located just east of the village of
Sunndalsøra in the municipality of Sunndal in Møre og Romsdal
county, Norway. The falls are part of the river Vinnu which flows
down from the Vinnufjellet mountain and it is fed from the
Vinnufonna glacier. The falls flow into the river Driva near the
village of Hoelsand
5. Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls is a high-volume waterfall on the Potaro River in
central Guyana, Potaro-Siparuni region. It is located in Kaieteur
National Park. It is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the
world, averaging 663 cubic meters per second (23,400 cubic feet
per second). With a free fall height of 226 meters (741 feet) it is
about five times higher than Niagara Falls and about two times
the height of the Victoria Falls. While there are many higher
falls, few have the combination of height and water volume.
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