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Which waterfall is the tallest in the world and where is it located?

Katlynn Raynham

Hey there!

The answer to your question is quite an interesting one. The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls, also known as "Salto Ángel" in Spanish. It is located in the Canaima National Park, in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela.

Angel Falls is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site and has a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet) and a plunge of 807 meters (2,648 feet). The waterfall was named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who discovered it in 1933. By the way, he initially called the falls "The Angel of the Mist" but later it was named Angel Falls.

Venezuela being a tropical country, Canaima National Park is a beautiful and lush place with an incredible amount of flora and fauna. The park itself was established in 1962, and since then, it has been deemed as Venezuela's largest national park.

The park is home to various species of flora and fauna, including crocodiles, giant anteaters, armadillos, jaguars, and numerous species of birds. It is also home to indigenous communities that inhabit the park's various zones and maintain their traditions and customs.

Angel Falls is not easy to reach. The best way to get to the base is by plane. You can take a flight from Caracas, Venezuela's capital, to Ciudad Bolívar, and from there you'll need to take a boat upstream to Canaima and then proceed even further to the base of the waterfall.

In conclusion, Angel Falls is not just the tallest waterfall in the world, but it's also the most beautiful. Its beautiful surroundings and the view itself make it worth the effort of traveling to see it.

I hope that answers your question. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Take care!