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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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