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Top 10 Beautiful Forests

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Forests are known worldwide to be an integral part of the environment otherwise the whole world as we know it would be a desert. Conservationists all over the world are pushing governments especially in the third world and developing nations to preserve their forests as they are being destroyed at the expense of industrialization.

There are several benefits that a nation stands to gain by conserving its forest cover. For example, forests are known to stabilize the climate. Unknown to some people is that the forest functions in enriching the soil. This is achieved when the leaves that fall from the tree decay thus providing the much needed nutrients to the soil. Forests also normalize the water rotation through absorption and redeployment of rainwater fairly equally to all living organisms within its reach. This is referred to as the economy of water. Generally, forests function by offering the best habitat for living things to thrive within the land. In addition, forests accommodate a majority of species in the world. It is estimated that roughly 90% of living organisms in the globe reside in forests.

You can experience one of the wealthiest habitats in the globe today by taking a trip to some of the glamorous forests such as the rain forest. There are numerous beautiful rainforests spread across the globe and illustrated herein are some of the most beautiful rainforests in the world.

 

1. Daintree, Australia:

Daintree is also commonly referred to as the rainforest that encounters the reef. The forest is located somewhere in Northern Queensland and comprises of some of the world’s exceptional species of flora and fauna. Numerous types of butterfly can be found in Daintree. This is in addition to bats, frogs as well as other kinds of reptile species you will hardly see anywhere else. Experts estimate that the forest is approximately 135 million years old. For you to believe the picturesque offered by the Daintree Rainforest, you need to take a trip to Queensland, Australia.

 

2. Equador’s Cloud Forest:

Equador’s cloud forests offer a magnificent view for anyone that visits it. It basically transports you to a different world. The forest can be seen extending on either side of the Andes. It is well famed for its bio diversity and is mainly made up of birds and other rare species. Complementing the forest is the abundant collection of flowers, orchids and an assortment of birds.

 

3. The Amazon Rainforest:

The Amazon rainforest has been featured in several different documentaries as well as movies. Amazingly, the Amazon stretches across nine countries. However, a big chunk of the forest lies in Brazil. As the largest rainforest of the world, the Amazon rainforest boasts of one of the wealthiest bio diversity. Various types of animals, birds, plants and fish can be found within the Amazon than any other forest in the world. Spicing the forest is the diverse reptile as well as mammal species.

 

4. Alaska Rainforest:

The Alaska rainforest boasts of being the biggest temperature forest in the globe. One can choose different locations to visit such as Chilkoot inlet. The vast green forest can be viewed easily from this location in spite of the mountain ranges that surround it. Moreover, a majority of bald eagle can be found in this place.

 

5. Sapo National Park, Liberia:

If you are planning for a vacation to Africa, then you need to include Sapo National Park in Liberia as one of the places to visit. The forest has been described by many as a virgin rainforest at its peak. However, the harsh temperatures and high humidity makes the forest a little hard to reach compared to other forests in the world. Sapo is a wonderful place to visit as it offers you a magnificent view of the entire rainforest despite the numerous rubber trees that are grown in most rural areas of Liberia.

 



 

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Top 10 Hottest Women

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These women have been selected for the ooze and oomph factor. Sexiness oozes out of each pore of their body. None of them are above thirty so many of the automatic choices have been relegated to the sexy women of the past. So it is bye bye Angelina Jolie and Eva Mendes and Eva Longoria. It is time to look ahead. Women with wrinkles cannot be sexy sadly so we are going for the young and talented ladies of the next decade. We are keeping our feet in this century no Marlene Dietrich or Marilyn Monroe. Life is here let us talk about the women who are going to sizzle the ramps the charts and the movies. A woman you yearn to know in the Biblical sense.

 

1. Beyonce Knowles

This is the last chance for her on this list for she is going to be thirty in September this year. She was born on September 4 1981. Right now she is hot in the right places. A Grammy winner many times she is a great beauty and a great singer. She was a part of the R&B band Destiny’s Child before she took off very successfully on her solo career. She really is very blessed by God in her looks.

 

2. Scarlett Johansson

This talented lady is a superb actress and has the hot looks to sustain her in the top ten hot women list forever. She is a BAFTA and Golden Globe winner for her acting. She was born on 22 November 1984 in New York. She has also won a Tony. The only words that can describe this child star of only a few years back is as a voluptuous and luscious blonde. She has a special smile which wins the hearts of her fans. She has also been the model for such brands as Calvin Klein, L’Oreal and Louis Vitton. She is a regular on the Sexy women list.

 

3. Megan Fox

Megan Fox is another regular on the Hot list. She was born on May 16, 1986. Now she is famous as the Transformer girl. She was born in Oakridge, Tennessee. She has been on the cover of many famous magazines. The British paper The Sun has declared August 4 as a Megan Fox day because they feel she deserves an exclusive day of her own on the calendar. That is the kind of response she gets in some people. She is much tattooed and has eight tattoos all over her body.

 

4. Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima has only this chance to be on our list because this June 12 she will be thirty. She looks sexier as she grows older and has been on many hot lists. She is a Brazilian model who has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2000. She has worked as a model for many famous designers like Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vitton and Givenchy. She has been featured in Vanity Fair magazine.

 

5. Irina Shayk

Irina Shaykhlislamova was born in the USSR on January 6, 1986. Now she is better known as Irina Shayk or Irina Sheik. She is the cover model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue this year. She has also been the face of Intimissimi an Italian clothing brand. She has been featured in famous magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and Elle Spain. She is already on the sexiest models list as number ten. She has become famous also as being footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s girl friend.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World

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Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful natural formations and for this reason, they are often visited by tourists. Most waterfalls are surrounded in lush green forests and a healthy thriving flora and fauna still preserved from man made destruction. Waterfalls are so pleasing to the eye that these days, people are creating their own backyard or indoor waterfalls!
From the tallest waterfall to the widest, this list even has one which is famous for an upward water flow. Not only this but in several countries, waterfalls are responsible for running large hydroelectric power projects, thus supporting their economies. For this reason, man made waterfalls are also a common sight in many places. However, none of the waterfalls in this list are artificial, all of them have been created by Mother Nature and waterfalls are one of her best creations. Some of those included in this list are the famous Angel Falls in Venezuela, the Niagara Falls and the popular Victoria Falls of Africa.

 

1. Niagara Falls – Canada/USA

Niagara FallsLocated on the Canada/USA border, Niagara Falls isn’t the tallest or broadest waterfall. But it is widely considered as the most stunning natural fall on Earth and this has made it the most popular tourist destination. In fact, Niagara Falls is also known as the “Honeymoon Capital of the World”.

 

2. Angel Falls – Venezuela

Angel Falls VenezuelaAt a height of 979 m, Angel Falls is world’s tallest permanent waterfall. It offers an out-of-the-world viewing experience to those who have seen it. Reaching the waterfall is difficult because it is unapproachable via road. One can only visit it on a boating or walking expedition.

 

3. Iguazu Falls – Argentina/Brazil

Iguazu FallsOne of the most beautiful and majestic waterfalls, Iguazu Falls is located on the Argentinean and Brazilian border. Consisting on about 275 disconnected cascades and waterfalls, these cover almost 2.5 miles in width and 269 feet in height. The natural forests surrounding the falls make it an even better sight.

4. Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe/Zambia

Victoria FallsEasily Africa’s leading tourist attraction, Victoria Falls is truly the most beautiful waterfall on Earth. Not only are the water soaked green rain forests and lively African wildlife pleasing to the eye, but one can choose to participate in several adventure sports as well.

5. Gullfoss – Iceland

Gullfoss  IcelandEurope’s largest waterfall and Iceland’s most beautiful, Gullfoss has been the center of several local folk tales and mysteries. The waterfalls also make up a part of the ‘Golden Circle’ – a group of geysers and hot water springs which is the most popular tourist attraction in the country.



 

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