The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Australia’s state of Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Australia’s state of Queensland.
Size and Location
The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.