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canaima


states: [venezuela]

category: natural

year: 1994

location: Bolivar State

region: Latin America and the Caribbean

latitude/longitude: 5.3333300000, -61.5000000000

Canaima

Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Venezuela, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring dramatic tepuis (table-top mountains), lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls, including the world-famous Angel Falls, the highest uninterrupted waterfall on Earth. The park is a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique flora and fauna, such as the carnivorous pitcher plants and the elusive jaguar. It also holds cultural significance, with indigenous Pemon communities living harmoniously within its boundaries, preserving their traditions amidst this breathtaking landscape.

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