7 Wonders of Nature
The presidential election is over, but don’t fear, you can still cast your vote for an important election. A global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Nature is now underway, and you can help make the choice. The list of 261 nominees from 222 countries include some of the most famous mountain peaks, lakes, and other attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Grand Canyon, and Niagara Falls.
Over a billion people are expected to join in Internet voting that will nominate 77 semifinalists for the top natural wonders, which will share in the glory already enjoyed by the seven man-made wonders chosen 18 months ago.
Around 100 million people voted in the selection of the seven man-made wonders. The winners were the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt; the Colosseum, Italy; the Great Wall of China; the Taj Mahal, India; Petra, Jordan; Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil; Machu Picchu, Peru; and the Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico.
Voting for the New Wonders of Nature semifinalists is now open and will continue through July 7, 2009. If you’d like to participate, click here.
