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Lord Howe Island Group

Rank:

Top 1000

Wonder Type: Natural

Country: Australia

Best of: Island, Wildlife, Scuba Diving, Marine Life

Description:

A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds. [More Details]

This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Lord Howe Island Group", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.