The best travel photos in 2015

National Geographic has selected the list of unique and impressive tourism works from tens of thousands of photographs of photographers from all over the world.

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Matterhorn, Switzerland : Switzerland's most famous land makes visitors overwhelmed by the majestic mountains in the beautiful town of Zermatt.Matterhorn is a popular destination for mountain climbers, winter sports or photographers.(Photo: Susan Seubert).

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Paris, France : The city of love under the splendid Eiffel Tower viewed from Montparnasse tower.For many people, Paris is a romantic destination, houses of couples with timeless love history such as Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel or Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller.(Photo: Brian Hammonds).

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Table Mountain, South Africa: Green waves spilled over to the table in the cloud.With sudden changes in weather, peaks are often covered by clouds, creating effects like tablecloths.(Photo: Bettina Schwarz).

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Holi Festival, Bangladesh : This festival is a feast of sound and images, welcoming the spring and the victory of good before evil for Hindu followers in Dhaka, Bangladesh.On the day of the Holi ceremony, people flocked to the street, spraying pink water and throwing a handful of colorful powder into others.(Photo: Anik Rahman).

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Mongolian reindeer shepherd : Pascal Mannaerts took this impressive photo near Lake Khovsgol, Northern Mongolia.He said meeting them after days on the horse through the taiga and snow is an unforgettable experience.(Photo: Pascal Mannaerts).

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Floreana Island, Ecuador: This photo was taken near Floreana Island in the Galápagos Islands.Located in an isolated position 965 km from the Ecuadorian coast, the Galápagos is home to more than 5,000 animals.(Photo: Joel Sartore).

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Hindu, Indian bride: Traditional henna drawings cover the hand of a Hindu bride in New Delhi, India.Brides often wear red outfits, the most important color, used in important events such as weddings, births or festivals.(Photo: Zheng Huansong Xinhua).

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Villandry, France : A gardener is pruning trees at Villandry Castle, Villandry region of France.This castle was completed in 1536, famous for its 6 unique gardens around.(Photo: Emilie Chaix).

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River Delta, Iceland : Volcanic fissures create a special form of terrain when water flows from glaciers into the plains of southern Iceland.(Photo: Aya O).

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Dancer Chhau, India: The masked dancers rest after performing traditional Chhau dance in Purulia village.This complex and vibrant dance is shown at religious festivals.(Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri).

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Tonga whale : A humpback whale that rises out of the water in Tonga, a country with 170 tiny islands in Polynesia.Every year, this whale migrates from the North Pole, coming here for about 5 months between these islands.(Photo: Craig Parry).

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Hamar woman, Ethiopia: In the Omo river valley in southern Ethiopia, the Hamar people thrive and become one of the largest tribes here.They thanked the rains that fed the animals and the crops.(Photo: Yu Haoliang).

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Paris, France Cafe: The reflection of the building has beautiful architecture on the cafe window, creating a special effect for the photo.Sitting and enjoying a cup of coffee and talking about fun is not to be missed when coming to the capital of light.(Photo: Yann Layma).

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Arctic light, Iceland : The aurora strip makes Iceland's sky glow.The best time to admire this natural light show is that on a winter night, the cooler the sky, the clearer you will see.(Photo by Daniele Boffelli).

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Grand Canyon, USA: Grand Canyon is a famous US attraction, attracting nearly 5 million visitors each year to admire the majestic natural scenery here.Most Grand Canyon National Park is still pristine, deserted.(Photo: Harun Mehmedinovic).

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Quintana Roo, Mexico : The sun shines through the clear waters of Cristalino sinkhole in Quintana Roo when a girl is swimming on the water.The Maya believe that these sinkholes are the secret path to the realm of the dead.(Photo: Christian Vizl).

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Kota Bharu, Malaysia : Agricultural products and colorful fish around a woman at Siti Khadijah market, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.(Photo: Duratul Ain D).

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Death Valley, California, USA : Sparkling Milky Way on the trees Joshua creates a magical scene.This place has the scary name of Death Valley when a group of pioneers here and not survive.(Photo: Marc Adamus).

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Tianmen Shan, China: Snow and ice covering the aisles and trees in Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.This bridge connects with the famous flat road located at an altitude of 1,400 m.compared to sea level.(Photo: Reuters).

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San Rafael Waterfall, Ecuador : The Coca River descends on the San Rafael Falls, Ecuador's largest waterfall, creating a dramatic, impressive landscape.In the middle of the pristine forest, San Rafael is near Baeza in the northeastern region of Ecuador.(Photo: Ivan Kashinsky).