151 Wonders of the World

The Victoria Falls are a waterfall on River Zambezi. The Waterfall is located in southern Africa on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls were first viewed in 1855, and were named in honour of Queen Victoria of Britain. Why they are special: While the Victoria Falls may not be the widest or […]

Angkor Wat is a temple complex and also the world’s largest religious monument in the world. It is situated in Cambodia, Southeast Asia. Angkor Wat was built by the Khmer civilization between 802 and 1220 AD. Why it is special: An architectural wonder, the temple complex is 16,26,000 sq.m. Constructed as a Hindu temple, the

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system comprising 2,900 individual reefs. It is situated in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The first evidence of reef structure is said to have been 6,00,000 years ago. Why it is special: Covering more than 2,300 kilometres, the corals that make

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact caldera created out of a collapsed volcano. It is situated in Tanzania, Africa. It was formed almost 2.5 million years ago when the cone of an active volcano collapsed inwards after a major eruption. Why it is special: The Ngorongoro Crater is also known popularly as the

The Amazon Rainforest is a tropical rainforest with immeasurable biodiversity. It covers the parts of Brazil, Columbia, Peru and 6 other South American countries. It is believed to have formed during the Eocene era. Why it is special: The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest tropical forest covering an area of 55,00,000 sq.km. It contains

The Iguazu Falls are waterfalls on River Iguazu that divide the river into an upper and a lower section. The Iguazu Falls are located on River Iguazu, which is on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The first record of the existence of the Falls was in 1541. Why they are special: While River Iguazu

Antarctica is the site of the South Pole and also the southernmost continent in the world. Antarctica is located in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere. While the continent itself is as old as antiquity, it was first sighted only in 1820. Why it is special: Considered to be a desert, Antarctica is considered

Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel set in the Andes. It is located in the Andes Mountain, in the Cusco Region in Peru. It was built around 1450. Why it is special: A symbol of Incas civilization, Machu Picchu was built in classical Inca style with dry-stone walls. A major tourist attraction, Machu Picchu

Mount Tai, as it is popularly known, is the eastern mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. It is situated in the Shandong province in China. Humans have inhabited Mount Tai since the Paleolithic period. Why it is special: Mount Tai has been regarded as a ceremonial centre and place of worship for almost

The Great Wall of China is actually a series of fortifications comprising several walls that are together known as the Great Wall of China. It is located in an east to west line across the northern parts of China. It was built between the 7th century BC and the 14th century BC. Why it is

The Egyptian Pyramids are four-sided pyramid-shaped ancient masonry structures. The Pyramids are located in Egypt, Africa. The earliest known Egyptian Pyramid was built between 2630 BC and 2611 BC. Why they are special: There exist over a 100 pyramids spread across Egypt. Most of these pyramids were built for the Pharaohs and their consorts of

Cappadocia is a historical region characterized by fairy chimneys and unique heritage.Cappadocia is located in Central Anatolia, in Turkey. Cappadocia was earliest recorded in the late 6th century BC. Why it is special: Cappadocia has a special cultural and historical heritage. What began as a soft layer of volcanic eruptions (known as tuff) that layered

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by River Colorado. It is located in Arizona, United States of America. It began to form about 17 million years ago. Why it is special: The Grand Canyon has a length of 277 miles and a width of 18 miles. Almost a mile deep, River Colorado established

The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. These Islands are located in approximately a 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador and are distributed on either side of the Equator. The Bishop of Panama Fray Tomas de Berlanga first discovered the Galápagos Islands in 1535, by chance. Why they are special:

Bali is an island and a province of Indonesia, with a total area of 5,780 sq.km. It is located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java and Lombok. It was founded in 1343. Why it is special: Known for its forested volcanic mountainous regions, rice paddies, breathtaking beaches and beautiful coral