All About World's Largest Waterfall Complex
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The Iguazu Falls is the largest waterfall complex in the world by width and the number of drops.
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The complex spans 275 waterfalls on the border of Argentina and Brazil.
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Formed by the Iguazu River, the falls are known for their immense width, height of up to 80 meters.
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The Argentinian side offers a closer, immersive experience of the falls.
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The Brazilian side provides a more distant and panoramic view of the falls.
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The name "Iguazu" derives from the Guarani words for "big water".
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The falls are surrounded by a vibrant subtropical rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The surrounding parks protect a vital remnant of the Atlantic Forest, a globally threatened ecosystem.
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