The island is known for the glorious beaches, mountains and stunning scenery and the home of Mount Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea. The island lies in the Korea Strait, southwest of South Jeolla Province with a surface area of 1,846 sqkm and the largest island 130 km off the coast of the Korean Peninsula. The island contains the natural World Heritage Site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes

Hailed as one of the seven wonders of nature in 2011. Aside from being one of the seven wonders of the nature, it is also acknowledge by UNESCO as a magnificent river system known to connect one of the world’s impressive spectacular limestone landscape, pristine cave systems, featuring natural beauty and intact old-growth forest and distinctive wildlife. lies within Saint Paul Mountain Range, one of the most important biodiversity conservation areas in the Philippines since 1992

Locally called as Vinh Ha Long “Where the Dragon Descends to the Sea”. Located at the northwest coast of the Gulf of Tonkin, near the city of Ha Long (Hong Gai), Quang Ninh province of northern Vietnam. A 580-square-mile stretch seascape of 3,000 rocky limestone and earthen islands. Has a diverse population of marine and land mammals, reptiles, fish and birds are to be found in its waters and tropical forests

is one of the 17,508 islands of . The island is the famous habitat of the Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on Earth. The Komodo dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years as the dominant predators on the handful of islands they inhibit. They will eat almost anything, including, deer, pigs, smaller dragons and even large water buffalo. The Komodo dragons have venom glands loaded with toxins that lower blood pressure that could cause a massive bleeding that could send he prey into shock

world’s largest tropical rainforest with a size of 5.5 million square kilometers. The largest river by discharge of water in the world, and according to some experts, the longest in length but has conflicts with Nile River. The large rainforest occupying the drainage basin of the ____ and its tributaries in northern South America and covering an area of 2,300,000 square miles (6,000,000 square km)

Locally known as Khoikhoi: Hoerikwaggo (Mountain of Sea), Afrikaans: Tafelberg a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.

comes from the Guarani or Tupi words “y” meaning “water”, and “ûasú” meaning “big”. Legend says that a deity planned to marry a beautiful woman named Naipí, who fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. In a rage, the deity sliced the river, creating the waterfalls and condemning the lovers to an eternal fall. The first European to record the existence of the falls was the Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541

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one of the 17,508 islands of Indonesia. The island is the famous habitat of the dragons, the largest lizards on Earth. The dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years as the dominant predators on the handful of islands they inhibit. They will eat almost anything, including, deer, pigs, smaller dragons and even large water buffalo. The dragons have venom glands loaded with toxins that lower blood pressure that could cause a massive bleeding that could send he prey into shock

Launched in year _______by Swiss foundation headed by Mr. _______ Started the initiative in _____ to create a list of seven natural wonders chosen by people through global poll

widely thought to be about 5,500 miles (8,850 km) long however, some claims the length is 13,170 miles (21,200 km). The history says that the work began in the 7th century BCE and continued for two millennia. Although called a “,” the structure features two parallel walls for lengthy stretches with watchtowers and barracks dot the bulwark. It is also claimed that the traces of wall is visible from the outer space

A known ancient city that is located in a remote valley, nestled among Sandstone Mountains and cliffs. It was believed to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth. Later, an Arab tribe called the Nabataeans made it their capital, and during this time it flourished, becoming an important trade center, especially for spices. Noted carvers, the Nabataeans chiseled dwellings, temples, and tombs into the sandstone, which changed color with the shifting sun. They also constructed a water system that allowed for lush gardens and farming.

A 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, _____ District in Peru. The stone city is located above the Sacred Valley, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that ______ was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472)

Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheater ever built. is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheater was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius

colossal statue of Jesus that stands atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. It’s origin date was after World War I, when some Brazilians feared a “tide of godlessness.” They proposed a statue, which was ultimately designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, Carlos Oswald, and Paul Landowski. Construction began in 1926 and was completed five years later. The resulting monument stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall—not including its base, which is about 26 feet (8 meters) high—and its outstretched arms span 92 feet (28 meters). It is the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world and the most known icon of Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is made of reinforced concrete and is covered in approximately six million tiles.

. It was built by Emperor Sha Jahān (reigned 1628 58) to honor his wife Mumtāz Maḥal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child. Today, the was also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. Described by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as “the tear-drop on the cheek of time”, it is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India’s rich history. The attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.

ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in south-central state, Mexico. It is thought to have been a religious, military, political, and commercial centre that at its peak would have been home to 35,000 people. The site first saw settlers in 550, probably drawn there because of the easy access to water in the region via caves and sinkholes in limestone formations, known as cenotes. The only source of water in the arid region around the site is from the cenotes. Two big cenotes on the site made it a suitable place for the city and gave it its name, from chi (“mouths”), chen (“wells”),

UNWTO Definition of Tourism In 1991, the UNWTO gave a universal meaning of tourism during their convention where ____, ____