The seven natural wonders of Africa were officially declared in 2013 and comprises of exceptional and outstanding natural features.
Africa has large areas of unspoiled nature and terrain, rich wildlife, diverse landscapes, and diverse cultures. The land is therefore full of wonders, but seven stand out above the rest and were chosen by popular vote on February 11, 2013. The following is a list of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.”
Africa is the world’s second-biggest continent, comprising 11.7 million square miles (30.3 million square kilometers) and accounting for 20% of the total land area. Despite the fact that Africa is home to the only remaining original member of the Seven Wonders of the realm, it is often linked with the realm of wildlife.
The shoreline of the continent is 16,000 miles (26,000 km). Africa contains the world’s highest density, population, and diversity of free-roaming wild animals. The continent also boasts the greatest diversity of carnivores, with the lion reigning supreme. The Big 7 are found in Africa and comprise the lion, leopard, crocodile, elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and lowland gorilla.
The Seven Natural Wonders Of Africa
Ambassador: Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, part of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders, is honored to serve as Ambassador Wonder to the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Congratulations to each of these deservingly selected African Natural Wonders.
The Seven Natural Wonders of Africa were officially declared on February 11, 2013, in Arusha, Tanzania. These natural wonders were decided by insights from specialists all throughout the world, with a particular emphasis on environmentalists such as members of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
1. Red Sea Reef
The Red Sea is a seawater inlet in the Indian Ocean located between Asia and Africa. The Red Sea is connected to the ocean through the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el Mandeb Strait. The sea is supported by the Red Sea Rift, which has been designated as one of Africa’s Seven Wonders.
The Red Sea is 169,000 square miles in size, 1,400 miles long, and 221 miles broad. The highest depth of the Red Sea is 7254 feet. The Red Sea’s wide network of shallow shelves is known for its corals and marine life. The Red Sea is home to about 1,000 invertebrate species and 200 hard and soft coral species.
Approximately 10% of the Red Sea’s more than 1,200 fish species are indigenous. The sea’s fringing coral reefs are approximately 5,000 to 7,000 years old and are composed mostly of porites and Acropora corals. Platforms, lagoons, cylinders, and other structures are related to the reef habitat. The Red Sea’s reefs are home to about 44 different shark species.
2. Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is a vast swampy inland delta formed when the Okavango River enters a geological depression. The delta is located in the Kalahari’s endorheic basin’s central area. During the dry season, the river’s water never reaches the ocean and evaporates.
The Moremi Game Reserve is located on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. The African bush elephant, hippopotamus, South African cheetah, Southwest African lion, African buffalo, larger kudu, rhinoceroses, chacma baboon, and more species can be found in the region. The Okavango Delta has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its majesty and magnitude.