Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Australia
From series “Famous Unesco Sites in Australia”
The rainforests of the east coast of Australia represent a grand natural landmark. They occupy a vast area that embraces about 50 nature reserves. Those are the most extensive subtropical forests in the world. The total area reaches about 370 thousand hectares. The main value of the rainforest is a unique cluster of ancient vegetation and numerous geological formations with long history.
During a walk through the woods, you can see plants that were on the earth in the time of dinosaurs, as well as look for volcanoes and canyons formed in prehistoric times. You can enjoy the picturesque rivers and waterfalls. The forests are inhabited by rare species of mammals and birds that also make the place a valuable object of world importance. There, you can see plants that can be found nowhere else in the world. They are now close to the extinction.
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