AFRICA
Experts from around the world cast their votes based on statistical and traditional significance along with uniqueness and pure splendor. The final votes have been cast and Africa is closed. The winners were declared 11 February 2013 in Arusha, Tanzania.
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Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
Red Sea Reef
Stretching over 1,200 miles this reef is home to over 1,100 species of fish of which approximately 1 in 10 are exclusive to the area.
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Rank: 1
Mount Kilimanjaro
The largest mountain in Africa and the largest free standing mountain in the world. Seven different peaks and features a 1.5 mile wide crater.
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Rank: 2
Sahara Desert
The Sahara desert is the world's largest hot desert and houses many natural features which could be deemed as Wonders themselves.
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Rank: 3
Serengeti Migration
The longest and largest overland migration in the world. The Serengeti spans over 18,640 square miles
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Rank: 4
Tsingy de Bemaraha
Intriguing landforms and unique geography accompanied by mangrove forests and a large lemur population.
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Rank: 5
Avenue of the Baobabs
Also referred to as upside down trees, they can be 98 feet high with a diameter of 36 feet. Reported to be over 800 years old.
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Rank: 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Largest unbroken caldera in the world measuring 12 miles across. This "Garden of Eden" is home to over 30,000 animals including the rare black rhino.
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Rank: 7
Aldabra Atoll
Largest atoll in Africa and second largest in the world. Home to the largest population of giant tortoises.
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Rank: 8
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta, located in Botswana, is the largest inland delta in the world.
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Rank: 9
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa and features three peaks over 16,000 feet.
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Rank: 11
Peak of the Furnace
Currently one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The caldera is 5 miles wide and features a lava shield, craters, spatter cones, and beaches.
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Rank: 12
Nile River
Nile River Quick Facts: Longest river in the world stretching 4,132 miles (6,650 km) Traverses across 10 countries Mouth of the river is in Egypt Two Sources with one in Uganda and the o...
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Rank: 13
iSimangaliso
ISimangaliso Quick Facts: A collection of differing ecosystems Covers 12,000 Square miles (30,000 sq km) Continues in Kenya as the Masai Mara iSimangaliso | St. Lucia South Africa ...
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Rank: 15
