Tag: Seven Natural Wonders of the World
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Interesting facts about the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro
The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil and was created by erosion from the Atlantic Ocean and is also known as Guanabara Bay. Guanabara Bay was formed naturally by the Atlantic Ocean. Over time, the sea eroded the rocks and sand developing the bay we recognize today. The erosion occurred in such […]
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Interesting facts about Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States. The names of three waterfalls are: the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The Horseshoe Falls are the largest and the Bridal Veil Falls the smallest. The three waterfalls combine to produce […]
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Interesting facts about the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. The Grand Canyon is 446 kilometers (277 miles) long, up to 29 kilometers (18 miles) wide and attains a depth of 1,800 meters (5,905 feet). At its narrowest, at Marble Canyon, the Grand Canyon […]
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Interesting facts about the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. It is found in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. This incredible eco-system is 2,300 km (1430 miles) long. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on Earth and is visible from outer space! The Great Barrier […]