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New 7 Wonders of Nature selected

New 7 Wonders of Nature selected

Ha Long Bay, the Amazon and Table Mountain are among the newly named 7 Wonders of Nature
12 November, 2011
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The results of a poll to determine the New 7 Wonders of Nature are in.

Launched in 2007, the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign is meant to raise awareness of the world’s most beautiful natural sites.

Using such criteria as unique beauty, ecological significance and historical legacy, millions of voters took part in the selection.

Based at the Heidi-Weber-Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, the New 7 Wonders Foundation was founded by Swiss-born Canadian filmmaker and author, Bernard Weber. 

Don't forget to check out our list of the world's 50 most spectacular natural wonders. 

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