The Four (4) wonders OF the Philippines

New Seven Wonders of Nature

The campaign was a resounding success, which took democracy to a new global level. Give your vote to define the New Seven Wonders of Nature from which the Philippines was included in this campaign. The Island Philippines has composed of 7101 island to show its beauty to the world and luckly four (4) of them was included in this wonders.

The Four (4) wonders from the Philippines: 

Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills is an unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines. It is composed of around 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size, spread over an area of more than 50 sq km The hills are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, giving them the name ''Chocolate Hills.''

Tubbataha Reef

Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park 

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano is an active volcano on the Filipino island of Luzon, 15 km northwest of Legazpi City.It is classified by volcanologists as a stratovolcano (composite volcano). Its symmetric cone was formed through alternate pyroclastic and lava flows. Mayon is the most active volcano in the country, having erupted over 47 times in the past 400 years, and is a part of what is called the Pacific Ring of Fire.

The 8 Natural Wonders of the World

1. Socotra Archipelago found in Yemen – The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, its about 700 flora and fauna species. These species are only found in Yemen. Its like a mushroom.

2. New Caledonia found in Australia – These are the tropical lagoons and coral reefs. It’s called extensive reef system of the world.

3. Surtsey Island found in Iceland. Formed like a Volcanic Island. It’s Natural Reserved.

4. Joggins Fossil Cliffs found in Canada. These is 300 million years old Fossil Record of Terrestial Life.

5. Sardona Tectonic Arena found in Switzerland. These old rocks sits above the younger rock formations. These is over 200 years old.

6. Saryaka found in Kazakhstan. The Central Asian lakes and Steppe in Naurzum and Korgalzhyn. Undisturbed area.

7. Mount Sangingshan Natural Park found in China. The array of granite pillars and forest.

8. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere found in Mexico. Millions of monarch butterflies in cluster pack found only in Oyamel Fir Forest.

Read more: http://scienceray.com/earth-sciences/physical-geography/eight-natural-wonders-of-the-world/#ixzz1Qati5sNf

SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

The Lighthouse at Alexandria was built in 279 B.C. on the small island of Pharos by Sostratus of Cnidus for Ptolemy II. The lighthouse was over 400 feet high. The remains of this imposing structure could still be seen in 1480, when the Mamluk ruler Qa'it Bay constructed a fort on the exact site of the lighthouse.
The Colossus of Rhodes stands over 100 feet tall, this statue of the Greek sun god was completed by the sculptor Chares in 280 B.C. The Colossus stood with one hand shielding its eyes looking over the harbor of the Greek island.
The Mausoleum of Halikarnassos was built by the wife of the Carian ruler Mausolus in 353 B. C. This tomb was of such great size and, with its sculptured friezes, so beautiful, that fragments of it are preserved in Turkey and at the British Museum.
The Statue of Zeus, though small in relation to some of the other wonders of the ancient world, this statue of Zeus, sculpted by the Greek Phidias about 430 B.C., won fame because of its beauty.
Temple of Diana at Ephesus measured 300 by 150 feet, with columns 60 feet high. This great temple dedicated to the goddess Diana was begun about 555 B.C. by Croesus, king of Lydia. Avandal burned down the original temple in 356 B . C., but it was rebuilt by Alexander the Great.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon rises on terraces some 400 feet above the level of the plain. This hanging gardens were built by Nebuchadnezzar about 600 B.C. to console his queen, who missed the mountains, trees and flowers of her native Media.
The great Pyramids at Giza, which date from the Old Kingdom (2700-2300 B. C. ), are the oldest and most famous of the Seven Wonders of the World.

THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD

The New Seven Wonders of the World

The new 7 wonders of the World were chosen from a global poll on July 7, 2007.
Chichén Itzá, Mexico

Chichén Itzá was built by the Maya civilization, its located on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the world was built in 1648.
Machu Picchu, Peru

One the last symbols left of the Inca Empire, also known as “The Lost City.” Machu Picchu was originally constructed in 1450 and today its the most popular tourist attraction in South America.
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

The statue of Jesus Christ was atop Corcovado mountain , which is located in Tijuca Forest National Park in Rio de Janiro. The statue took five years to build and it was open to the public October 12, 1931.
The Colosseum, Italy

The Colosseum was constructed between 70-80 AD, over the years many modifications were made when the rule was under Titus and Domitian. Today, it still serves as a symbol of the Imperial Empire of Rome and its the leading tourist attraction. Every Good Friday The Pope lead the “Way of the Cross Procession there.
Petra, Jordan

Petra was discovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. Its not known how long Petra has been around, but its existence dates back to ancient times.
Great Wall of China

THE LOST WONDERS

Somehow, hidden from world knowledge by a greater coalition of world religions for century upon century ...the "Valley of Love" was built by a mystery race that inhabited what is now a remote part of Ireland. 

Resting at the top of the valley and 3000 years older than the pyramids, the only fully intact and amazingly well preserved structure for it's age , is the awe-inspiring "Memorial to Joy " 

At almost a mile long and over half a mile high, the fantastic scuplture that also has a dynamic interior with functionality, simply flabergasts.
When Professor Fangfingers , the famous religious malarky exposer and adventurer was asked about his initial impression upon reaching the site for the first time with his research team....?