♫ geeyan ♫'s posts with tag: tubbatahareef
 Let's vote for the 7 Wonders of Nature!Philippines has 4 nominations! 3 out of 4 are in the TOP 10! so please vote! The world should know about these wonderful creations in our country! to vote just click the logo! :)Our entries:1. Tubbataha Reef (current rank: 7)  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.2. Chocolate Hills (Current Rank : 9) 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.'' 3. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (Current Rank: 10)  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.
Sorry, i forgot Mayon... :(
4. Mayon Volcano (current rank 35) 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.
We need to vote 7 entries but it's up to you on what will you vote for the 3 remaining slots but these 4 must be in your list, ok? haha.
So come on! Let's vote! 
credits: http://new7wonders.com
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