National Geographic magazine lists the places known for its natural and cultural riches that must be seen in 2020. The list includes the most beautiful locations from all over the world with its natural and cultural riches.
A list of different options for travelers of all interests; It is divided into four main categories for nature lovers, city life enthusiasts, those who want to get to know different cultures and cannot get enough of new adventures.
Zakouma National Park, Chad
For those who are curious about wildlife and want to meet giant owners of African nature such as lions and elephants, Zakouma National Park is a must-see in Chad.
In the park just south of the Sahara Desert, lions and elephants, as well as buffalo, rhino and giraffes are other animals that stand out in the natural areas.
In the region, the elephant population has increased for the first time in the last decade thanks to the serious measures taken against hunting.
Tohoku, Japan
This region of Japan with a population of 9 million is known for its harsh winter season, as well as its natural geographical beauty. Michinoku, the former name of the region, whose economy is largely based on agriculture.
Traditionally known as the least developed region of Japan, the mountains occupy a large area in Tohoku. The region, which meets 20 percent of the country’s rice needs, was seriously suspected after the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011. It takes less than three hours by train from Tokyo to Tohoku, which will host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania, 240 km south of Australia, is known as the island of tourism, with its rainforest, spectacular mountains and national parks. The natural attractions of the island are the south west desert, the northern mountains and the eastern coast.
This island, which is trying to stand by agriculture and tourism, is a stopover point for explorer travelers. There are also beautiful beaches along the coastline and mountains for hiking within a few hours.
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), which combines art and architecture in the capital of Hobart, attracts visitors with its award-winning restaurant.
Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
The Grand Canyon National Park is the oldest national park in the Arizona state of the United States. The canyon is a massive crevasse 466 kilometers long and 1600 meters deep. The canyon, which was formed by the splitting of the Colorado River in millions of years, is known as the largest valley in the world.
Canary Islands, Spain
The Canary Islands, made up of two large island groups off the Atlantic in North Africa, is a destination that attracts tourists. Banana, coffee and dates are grown on the soil which is rich due to its volcanic nature.
The archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean in Spain, west of Morocco, was adopted by the Canary Islands Autonomous Society on 2 August 1982.
‘Blue Trail’ National Park, Hungary
The Blue Trail, a popular destination for adventurers from all over the world, has gained fame in 1979 with a documentary.
Bialowieza Forest, Belarus
Bialowieza Forest is a forest located on the border of Poland and Belarus, spread over an area of one thousand 400 square kilometers. It was once one of the last and greatest examples of the vast primitive forests on the European Plain.
The European bison, the heaviest land animal in Europe, designated the UNESCO’s Human and Biosphere Program in 1976, the Polish Białowieża Biosphere Reserve, and in 1993 the Belarusian Belovezhskaya Puschcha Biosphere Reserve.
Another feature of the forest is that it crosses the border between Poland and Belarus. A border crossing for hikers and cyclists, the forest is considered one of the last untouched wild spots in Europe.
Göbekli Tepe, Sanliurfa, Turkey
Göbekli Tepe, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is the oldest temple of the 11-year-old world, rewrites the history of civilization with its history dating back 6 thousand years before Stonehenge.
Approximately 22 km northeast of the city center of Sanliurfa, near the village of Orencik Göbekli Tepe lined with round planes immediately stands out. Most obelisks depict human, hand and arm, various animal and abstract symbols, embossed or engraved.
Historians regard Göbekli Tepe as an important cult center for hunter-gatherer groups with a highly developed and deep-rooted belief system. It is said that the use of Göbekli Tepe as a cult center continued until around 8,000 BC and was abandoned after these dates.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar, named after the bridge built by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan in 1566, is famous for its cobblestone pavements and old stone buildings. Overlooking the Neretva River and symbolizing tolerance and cultural diversity in Bosnia for centuries, the Stari Most (Historical Bridge) was destroyed by the Croats during the Bosniak-Croatian War in 1993, and was rebuilt in 2004 to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located on the banks of the Neretva River, Mostar has a population of 105,000. The famous Mostar Bridge, which gave the city its name, was destroyed by the Croats. During the war, the ethnic structure of the city changed. Muslims began to live in the east of Mostar and Croats in the west. Most Serbs left the city.
Telč, Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, a town in southern Moravia near Jihlava was founded in the 13th century as a royal place where intense commercial roads intersect between Bohemia, Moravia and Austria.
In addition to the 17th century Renaissance castle with the English-style park (rebuilt the original Gothic castle), the city’s unique view with well-preserved Renaissance and longitudinal Baroque houses with the most important sights, city square, and arcades places. The town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992, was damaged and rebuilt in 1530 by a major fire.
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel is one of the places where those who think about an archaeological trip may want to go. In this destination II. There are two temples built by Ramses. One of the most famous of these temples dedicated to gods and goddesses is the statue of four pharaohs at the entrance.
Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala
It shows that the borders of the Mayan Civilization, which was believed to extend from Southern Mexico to Guatemala and Belize before 2018, are facing a rich civilization that spans a much larger area with 60,000 new buildings discovered at this time. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 and in 1990 it became the World Biosphere Reserve.
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