10 wonders of the world and countries to find them
When you visit some countries, you will also want to enjoy the beautiful sight of the wonder sites they have. Of course, some countries possess some very monumental architectures that are awe-inspiring due to their natural or artificial ingenuity and originality—and, of course, their beautiful landscapes.
Below is a top-10 list of the greatest wonders in the world and the countries where they will be found.
The Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
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The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, is the biggest reef system in the world and is well-known for its crystal-clear water and visible coral formations from space. The Agincourt Reef lagoon is one of the best places on Earth to discover marine life and the beauty of nature, with its fragile ecosystem that is unmatched by any other place. It is also great for swimming and snorkeling. The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest coral reef system in the world, spanning over 2,300 kilometres over an area of over 344,400 square kilometres and made up of over 2,900 distinct reefs and 900 islands.
Mount Everest (Nepal)
One of the tallest and most famous mountains in the world, Mount Everest is situated on the boundary between Nepal and Tibet. The tectonic movements of the Indian and Asian plates are thought to have built the mountain range around 60 million years ago. This movement is responsible for the rocky summit’s annual growth of 0.25 inches. Several geographical reports have even confirmed Everest to be the tallest mountain in the world.
Taj Mahal (India)
With the help of 20,000 labourers, the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan constructed the Taj Mahal in remembrance of his adored wife, Mumtaj Mahal. The beautifully balanced structure which is one of the wonders of the world is situated on the Yamuna River’s banks among well-manicured gardens. Its marble facade is brilliant white throughout the day, reflecting rose and golden hues at sunrise and sunset. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum made of ivory and white marble located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, on the Yamuna River’s right bank. In addition, Shah Jahan’s own tomb is located within this historic monument. The focal point of the 17-hectare (42-acre) compound is the tomb.
Victoria Fall (Zambia/Zimbabwe Boarder)
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The Zambezi River’s Victoria Falls, which naturally divide Zambia and Zimbabwe, offer a breathtaking spectacle of breathtaking beauty and grandeur. The Kololo tribe that lived there referred to it as “Mosi-oa-Tunya,” or “The Smoke that Thunders,” because of the tremendous noise and spray that the rushing water produced. When considering both its width and height, Victoria Falls is presently regarded as the world’s largest water curtain.
Agra Fort (India)
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You will be drawn to the Agra Fort’s exquisite sculptures and the pristine marbles that were employed in its construction. Agra Fort is a medieval fort located in India’s Agra city. Before Agra was replaced with Delhi as the capital in 1638, this served as the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty’s primary home. It is located roughly 2.5 kilometres northwest of the Taj Mahal, its more well-known sister monument. It would be more accurate to refer to the fort as a walled city.
Acropolis (Greece)
The most impressive and comprehensive ancient Greek colossal complex that is still standing today is the Acropolis in Athens. It is located on an average-height hill (156 meters) that rises within the Athens basin. Its overall measurements are roughly 170 by 350 meters. From 1834 onwards, the monuments have been gradually uncovered and returned to their original locations. Within the context of the Periclean building program, the principal visible monuments of the archaeological site were constructed in the second half of the 5th century B.C., during the Classical period.
Timbuktu (Mali)
A thriving trade route for ivory, gold, salt, and slaves passed through the enigmatic city of Timbuktu, which is a great wonder situated in Mali, West Africa, which is located close to the Niger River and the Sahara Desert. As the intellectual and spiritual centre of Islam, the Great Mosque, also known as the Djinguereber Mosque, is a significant venue for assembly and prayer today.
Effiel Tower (France)
Eiffel Tower, also known as la Tour Eiffel, is one of the wonders of the world, and represents the romanticism and inventiveness of the City of Light. It was intended to honour the anniversary of the French Revolution and showcase France’s contemporary economic might on the international scene as the focal point of the 1889 World’s Fair. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel constructed the Eiffel Tower in honour of the French Revolution’s 100th anniversary. The original drawing of the Eiffel Tower was created by two less well-known individuals, despite Gustave Eiffel being given credit for its creation. These individuals were Emile Nouguier and Maurice Koechlin. The two persons in question were the lead engineers at Eiffel’s engineering company.
Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
With a history spanning nearly 5,000 years, the Egyptian pyramid is the sole surviving ancient wonder on the initial list. Enter one of the Royal Burial Chambers to view Cheops’s funerary boat. When you enter, you will marvel at the enormous statue known as the Great Sphinx of Giza, which was carved out of a single piece of stone. Of the three pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid is the biggest.
Great Wall of China (China)
One of the wonders of the world is the Great Wall of China, which is the longest man-made barrier in the world, spanning 20,000 km from the Yellow Sea in the east to the Gobi Desert in the west. It is up to 14 meters high and seven meters broad. Due to the enormous size of the old barrier, Qin Shihuang was able to keep out northern invaders by connecting walls from lesser kingdoms and building new portions with a workforce of up to a million people.
