16 images of New Year celebrations from around the world

The new year is finally upon us, and celebrations continue all over the world.

Here are how different countries stepped into 2017:

1. United Kingdom

Fireworks light up along the river Thames, near the Big Ben and London Eye as the clock strikes 12.

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2. United States of America

People throw themselves in confetti during NYE celebrations, New York.

Picture: Julio Cortez/AP

3. Australia

Fireworks go off at Mrs Macquaries chair, Sydney.

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4. France

Two people kiss during NYE celebrations on the Champs Elysees, Paris.

Picture: Christophe Ena/AP

5. Brazil

People watch fireworks at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Picture: Leo Correa/AP

6. South Korea

A woman prays in front of lanterns at the Buddhist temple at Chogye to celebrate the new year, Seoul.

Picture: Ahn Young joon/AP

7. Japan

People release balloons to celebrate the New Year, Tokyo.

Picture: Koji Sasahara/AP

8. China

Children perform at the Olympic Forest Park for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Beijing.

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9. Dubai

Fireworks exploding from Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, Dubai.

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10. Germany

New Year’s Eve revellers are seen in front of the Cologne Cathedral during the light installation by the artist Phillip Geist. Cologne, Germany.

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11. Thailand

People hold images of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej during NYE celebrations in front of the Grand Palace, Bangkok.

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12. Egypt

Revellers watch a light show on the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx in celebration of the new year, Egypt.

Picture: Amr Nabil/AP

13. Lebanon

People celebrate the new year with parties and fancy dress, Beirut.

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14. Russia

Fireworks over the Kremlin herald the new year in Moscow.

Picture: Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Getty

15. India

Indian Sikh devotees pray at the Golden Temple for new years, Amritsar.

Picture: Narinder Nanu/Getty

16. Spain

A light show and fireworks display marks the new year in Barcelona.

Picture: Pau Barrena/Getty

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