Angel Falls seen at Canaima National Park in Venezuela
2008-12-22 06:31:57 GMT2008-12-22 14:31:57 (Beijing Time)
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Angel Falls is seen at Canaima National Park in the state of Bolivar, southeastern Venezuela, on Dec. 13, 2008.
The aerial photograph taken on Dec. 12, 2008 shows Angel Falls at Canaima National Park in the state of Bolivar, southeastern Venezuela.
The aerial photograph taken on Dec. 12, 2008 shows a cluster of waterwalls formed from Canaima Lake at Canaima National Park in the state of Bolivar, southeastern Venezuela.
Canon del Diablo (Canyon of the Devil) is seen at the foot of Angel Falls at Canaima National Park in the state of Bolivar, southeastern Venezuela, on Dec. 13, 2008.
Canon del Diablo (Canyon of the Devil) is seen at the foot of Angel Falls at Canaima National Park in the state of Bolivar, southeastern Venezuela, on Dec. 13, 2008.
Located at Canaima National Park, Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall at 979 meters.
Established on June 12, 1962 and covering an area of 3,500,000 hectares, Canaima National Park is the second largest park in Venezuela and was listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 because of tepuis (table-top mountains) that are characteristic of this area.
Rainforest, grassland, rivers and a cluster of waterfalls map out a magnificent scroll painting here attracting visitors from across the world.
