As we are on the verge of bidding 2012 a goodbye, Agence-France Press (AFP), a reputed and one of the largest news agencies has compiled a list of the most impactful photos of the year 2012.

The collection comprises of photographs of the most important events and moments of  2012 giving us a rundown of almost everything that happened this year; from natural disasters to politics to milestone events.

Have a look: