🌍 GeographyUPSC 2007Soil

The largest coral reef in the world is found near the coast of which one of the following countries?

aAustralia
bCuba
cGhana
dPhilippines
✓ Correct answer: a) Australia
ExplanationThe largest coral reef in the world is the Great Barri- er Reef, which is located off the coast of Australia.The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef sys- tem, stretching over 2,300 km (1,400 miles) along the north- east coast of Australia in the Coral Sea.It consists of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.It is visible from space and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a crucial ecosystem, home to diverse marine life.452

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