The natural wonders of 2010

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All traveler’s, amateur or otherwise, have heard about UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, and this distinction is used as a guarantee that the place you’re about to see was well worth the long journey. World Heritage Sites can be forests, lakes, mountains, buildings or entire cities that have such a high natural or cultural importance that they are an essential part of human culture.

So far, there are 911 World Heritage Sites in the world, and the list is growing! Here are the natural wonders of 2010, which have recently made the list.

Mount Sanqingshan National Park, China

Dense, lush forests interrupted only by strangely shaped pillars of stone – that’s the kind of sight you can expect in China’s Mount Sanqingshan National Park. The mountain has a deep spiritual significance for Taoists, and it is also the home of several rare and fascinating species of plants and animals.

Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Canada

Nova Scotia is known for its dramatic landscapes, but Joggins Fossil Cliffs is the cherry on the top. Take a walk on the cliffs and keep an eye out for fossilized plants or animals whose shape can be seen on stones and boulders. Also, pay attention to the trackways – you might just be following the footsteps of some prehistoric creature.

The Lagoons of New Caledonia, France

France is one of those lucky countries which does not only have a beautiful mainland, but also some amazing tropical islands up its sleeve. New Caledonia in the South Pacific is known for its coral reef (the second largest in the world), and the tropical lagoons are home to an astounding number of species (including some ferocious predators).

Surtsey, Iceland

Surtsey is one of the youngest islands in the world, born during a volcano eruption between 1963 and 1967. Since it has been free from human influence from its birth, it has the perfect conditions for the observation of various plant and animal species that colonized the island.

Saryarka, Kazakhstan

The steppes and lakes of Saryarka in Kazakhstan are some of the quietest areas in Central Asia. The wild landscape is quite a sight, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Saryarka is immensely important for the preservation of some threatened species, to which it offers feeding grounds.

Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, Switzerland

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, also known as the Glarus thrust, is a lesson in geology which shows exactly how mountains were formed through the collision of continents. A very good place for hikers and trekkers who are not afraid of some really steep and dangerous slopes.

Socotra Archipelago, Yemen

Socotra is one of the most fascinating group of islands on the planet, not only because it is valuable for researchers, but also because it has some of the most incredible looking plant species you can see on the planet. Many of the species find on the islands are unique to Socotra.

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