The New 7 Wonders of the World Philippines Entry

Philippines Entry to The New 7 Wonders of the of Nature

The Philippines have 3 entries for The New 7 Wonders of the of Nature. The nominees are are the Tubbataha Reef, coral reef in the Sulu Sea. Then the Chocolate Hills of Bohol and lastly the Mt. Mayon Volcano in the Legaspi, Albay. The Tubbataha Reef and the Chocolate Hills already belong in the top 77.

Chocolate Hills

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."

Tubbataha Reef, Reef

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.

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The nominations can be submitted for New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign until December 31, 2008. So what are you waiting for please vote to our nominees to belong in the New 7 Wonders of Nature this is our chance now!.

To vote just visit http://www.new7wonders.com/ then register or you may see the live ranking here.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!