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Which is the highest waterfall of the world on land?
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The correct answer is
Angel
Highest Waterfall Identification
The question asks to identify the highest waterfall in the world located on land.
Angel Falls is recognized as the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
Location: Canaima National Park, Bolívar, Venezuela.
Height: It has a total height of 979 meters (3,212 feet).
Comparing this to other options:
- Ribbon Fall (USA) is tall but often considered part of a larger cascade.
- Gavarnie Falls (France) is impressive but significantly shorter than Angel Falls.
- Jog Falls (India) is a high waterfall but its height varies seasonally and is not the world's highest.
Therefore, Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world on land.
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