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7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD The Channel Tunnel: A tunnel under the English Channel connecting the UK and France. Consists of three tunnels, with two for trains and a smaller one for services. It is 31.35 miles long, with 24 miles underwater. CN Tower: Located in Toronto, Canada, it is a telecommu...
7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD The Channel Tunnel: A tunnel under the English Channel connecting the UK and France. Consists of three tunnels, with two for trains and a smaller one for services. It is 31.35 miles long, with 24 miles underwater. CN Tower: Located in Toronto, Canada, it is a telecommunications tower and the world's third tallest tower at 553.3 meters. It broadcasts television, radio, and wireless signals throughout the region. Empire State Building: Located in New York City, it was the tallest building in the world when it opened in 1931. It stands at 1,454 feet and is a symbol of human success. Golden Gate Bridge: Connects San Francisco with Marin County. It was the longest span bridge in the world until 1964. It is 1.7 miles long and serves as a major transportation route. Itaipu Dam: Located on the border of Brazil and Paraguay, it is the largest operating hydroelectric facility in the world. It creates the Itaipu Reservoir and generates electricity shared by Brazil and Paraguay. Netherlands North Sea Protection Works: The Netherlands reclaimed land from the North Sea through the use of dikes and barriers. The Afsluitdijk turned the Zuiderzee sea into the IJsselmeer, a freshwater lake. Panama Canal: An international waterway in Panama, it allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. It saves thousands of miles of travel and takes approximately fifteen hours to traverse.
