Wonders of Nature
Wonders of nature, the treasures of humankind’s natural heritage, are found in the
world’s awe-inspiring deserts, mountainous regions, coastal areas and forests, which
captivate with their beauty. Untouched by human development, such areas are home to
ancient ecosystems and plants and animals threatened with extinction. The natural wonders
of the world also include the great geological formations that reveal the history of the
forces that have shaped Earth over millions of years.