The world has a huge number of extremely beautiful and surreal waterfalls. A waterfall is formed when a stream of water, falls off a vertical land mass. The beauty and serenity provided by waterfalls can be compared to nothing else.
We bring to you a list of 10 waterfalls that will surely trigger the nature lover in you:
Victoria Falls, Zimbabve: Located on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border, the Victoria Falls is a beautiful waterfall that can be spotted from many kilometres away. It is the largest waterfall in the world.
Iguazu Falls,Argentina: These ethereal falls are found on the border of Brazil and Argentina. The course of the waterfall rises near the city of Curitiba, while the major portion of the river flows through Brazil.
Angel Falls, Venezuela: The highest waterfall in the world, the Angel falls drop for 3,212 ft (979 m) and is awe- inspiring.
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana: The Kaieteur Falls are the world's widest single drop waterfall. These falls are away any sort of urbanisation and hence, have a fascination of their own.
Niagara Falls, USA/Canada: The Niagara Falls are a blend of three falls that adorn the international border of Canada and the United States. The mere mention of waterfalls brings the name of Niagara falls in the forefront.
Gullfoss (Golden Falls), Iceland: These falls are one of the most famous tourist spots in Iceland. The Gulfoss falls are located in Southwest Iceland and are magnificent in its own regard.
Plitvice Falls, Croatia: Not particularly very high, but the Plitvice Falls are extremely fascinating. Hundreds of tiny waterfalls can be seen here.
Yosemite Falls, USA: The highest waterfall in North America, the Yosemite Falls, drop at Sierra Nevada, California. The source of these falls is melting snow.
Sutherland Falls, New Zealand: Situated in Fiordland, New Zealand, the Sutherland Falls are extremely beautiful. These falls are named after Donald Sutherland, their dicoverer.
Jog Falls, India: The Jog Falls are found in India, and are regarded as the most popular waterfall of the country.
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