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Nature
Angel Falls
Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela.
Located in the Canaima National Park, the biggest national park in Venezuela, it is the third
biggest of the world and is known for its breathtaking beauty.
The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyantepui mountain (Table mountain) in the Canaima
National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolivar State.
It is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 ft) and a
plunge of 807 meters (2,648 ft).
Angel Falls is three times as tall as Paris landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
During warmer and drier seasons, the water of Angel Falls evaporates even before it touches
the ground, forming a mist.
During the rainy season they may divide into two separate waterfalls. When the water level is
high it is possible to feel the spray up to a 1,5 kilometer(1 mile) away.
The waterfall has been known as the “Angel Falls” since the Mid-20th century; they are named
after Jimmie Angel, a US aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls.
