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13 June 2012

10 Tallest Waterfalls of the World

10 Tallest Waterfalls of the World


There is no better place for relaxation than nature. The beauty of nature is always accentuated by the presence of water bodies around be it a river, lake or waterfall. Even the loud noise of falling water from a height in the hills is music to ears.  As one approaches the bottom of a waterfall, the mist of the falling water and the tiny droplets of water touching the body gives a deep sense of respite. Hence, waterfalls are a popular spot for picnickers all around the world. Here are some of the tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

1.  Angel Falls


Angel falls is the highest waterfall of the world, with a height of 3,212 feet. It is located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela.  It has different names in different languages. In Pemon language it is known as Parakupa-vena or kerepakupi merú which means waterfall from the highest point. In Spanish it is called Salto Ángel. 

2.  Tugella falls



Tugela Falls are located in the Drakensberg (Dragon’s Mountains) in the Royal Natal National Park in KawZuli-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. It consists of 5 free-leaping  falls dropping at from a height of 3,110 feet.  They are also considered as God gifted waterfalls as their water is very pure and thus safe to drink.

3.  Cataratas las Tres Hermanas



“Cataratas las Tres Hermanas” means “waterfall of the three sisters”. These waterfalls are 3,000 feet in their height. They are located in Rio Cutivireni in Peru.

16 April 2012

Some Random Information

 Some Random Information

•The most common name in the world is Mohammed.

•70% of Americans believe in life after death.

•The Bahamas has the highest rate of murder in the world.

•We can thank the Englishman Thomas Crapper for the invention of the toilet.

•There are 195 countries in the world.

•Every minute, 200 babies are born worldwide.

•Worldwide there are 5,615 different languages

•April fool’s jokes are made in Spain on the 28th December.

•The first cheque was printed in 1650.

• The first billionaire in the world was John D Rockefeller.

• Louis XIV took a bath only three times in his whole life.

• The first proper toothbrush was invented in 1498.

• You can’t block Marc Zuckerberg on facebook.