Angel Falls, Venezuela

September 20, 2015 960 × 1443 10 Lesser Known Natural Wonders (II)

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls has the distinction of being the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall and despite being located in an isolated jungle draws numerous tourists to Venezuela each year. It is 15 times the height of the Niagara Falls and named for the American aviator Jimmy Angel. Angel flew over the falls in 1933 while on a search for a valuable ore bed. (whenonearth.net) Photo: wikipedia

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