Amazing Places You Didn't Know Existed
NUMBER 18
The Kazakh Steppe is a vast region of open grassland that dominates the landscape of Central Asia, covering areas in northern Kazakhstan and adjacent areas of Russia.
The Kazakh Steppe
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NUMBER 16
Raja Ampat islands, Indonesia
Raja Ampat islands, Indonesia
NUMBER 14
The dunes and lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
The dunes and lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
NUMBER 12
Diamond Beach, Iceland This surreal natural marvel is a black volcanic sand beach where icebergs from the glacier lagoon gracefully come to rest upon its shore.
Diamond Beach, Iceland
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NUMBER 9
Salar de Uyuni, located in Bolivia, is the world's largest salt flat, spanning over 10,000 square kilometers. This vast expanse of blinding white salt crust stretches as far as the eye can see, creating a surreal and otherworldly landscape. During the rainy season, a thin layer of water transforms the salt flat into a giant mirror, reflecting the sky above and creating a mesmerizing optical illusion of infinity. The stark beauty of Salar de Uyuni, set against the backdrop of distant Andean peaks, makes it one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on the planet.