According to the organizers,they already received about 50million votes from different parts of the world.However, Latin Americans and Asians have been the most enthusiastic voters while Americans and Europeans have the lowest participation so far.
The Great Wall, the Colosseum and Machu Picchu are among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world, while also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal and Jordan's Petra.The Great Pyramids of Giza is the only surviving structures from the original seven wonders of the ancient world and it's already assured to be part of the new 7 wonders.The new 7 wonders of the world will be announced on July 7 in Lisbon, Potugal.
For more information about the contest,you can read the full story here.
Source: Yahoo News
2 comments on "New 7 wonders of the world"
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Warm Regards from the Other Side of the Moon.
On a related note perhaps you might find the following links interesting. we're reviewing the best among the competing 21 participants for the new 7 wonders competition. i'll like to hear your take on the subject via comments. i'll be back soon...
The Kremlin and the Red Square
Angkor Wat
Eiffel Tower
Hagia Sophia
ps. if you have your own favourites list or if you'd like us to write about other wonders pls do mention about it in the comments.
Bibby
Kerala, India
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