Have you ever felt suffocated by the majestic beauty of waterfalls? I love to see waterfalls, they have both majestic and mysterious beauty. Each waterfall has a different beauty, each time of the day looks different, making the viewer unable to take their eyes off. Let’s take a look at 12 most beautiful waterfalls in the world!
1. Victoria Falls
Number one is Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is 108 meters high, 1.7 kilometers long, and it pours down about one million liters of water every second and is the largest waterfall in the world. Victoria Falls is recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage.
2. Iguazu Falls
In second place is the 2 km long Iguazu Falls, pouring water down at a rate of one thousand cubic meters per second. This waterfall actually consists of 275 large and small waterfalls, originating in a tropical rainforest in Argentina, close to the Brazilian border.
3. Angel Falls
At number 3 is Angel Falls, the highest straight waterfall in the world with a height of 979 meters. The name Angel Falls in Pemon language is Kerepakupai Vená, which means “waterfall of the deepest place”. This waterfall falls into the Gauja River, then the water flows to the Carrao River. The English name Angel of this waterfall is named after an American pilot who was the first person to fly over Angel waterfall.
4. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls may not be the most majestic waterfall, at least for the scenery around, but it is one of the most famous waterfalls visited by many people. This place is located on the border between the US and Canada. When you come here, you can take a boat to see the falls. Niagara Falls is also the fastest waterfall in the world, about 2,400 cubic meters per second.
5. Kaieteur Falls
This waterfall is located on the Potaro River in the Kaieteur National Park in Guyana. This is the longest single-flow waterfall in the world. This place is located in the middle of a beautiful primeval rain forest with a rich ecosystem.
6. Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls does not flow all year round, but when this waterfall flows, it will make anyone unable to take their eyes off. Falling from a height of 739 meters, Yosemite is one of the tallest waterfalls in the world.
7. Thác Gullfoss
This unique waterfall is one of the symbols of the beauty of Iceland, located on the Golden Circle route – a route that passes through famous attractions in the southwest of Iceland. This place has a special shape with two fast currents forming a 90 degree angle on the Hvita river.
8. Sutherland Falls
Sutherland Falls is located in the Fjordlands, one of the most unspoiled and beautiful natural areas in New Zealand. This place once held the title of New Zealand’s tallest waterfall, but now that title has been given to Browne Falls in Doubtful Sound.
9. The Chual Alunn Falls
This waterfall is located in the north of Scotland and is the highest waterfall in England, with a height of 200 meters. Eas a’ Chual Aluinn descends from a plateau overlooking Loch Glencoul, a land of ancient unspoiled beauty with mountains and scattered Moroccan tribes.
10. Plitvice Lakes . Falls
Plitvice Lakes waterfall is located in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, plunging into the emerald green lake and surrounded by the rich ecosystem of North Dalmatia, Croatia. You can come and admire the beauty of the falls from a very close distance.
11. Trummelbach . Falls
Melting snow from the top of Mount Eiger and the high peaks of Switzerland creates beautiful large cascades known as Trummelbach Falls. This waterfall pours 20,000 liters of water every second and carries along the way from the Alpine peak to more than 20,000 tons of pebbles per year.
12. Ban Gioc Waterfall
Ban Gioc waterfall, or in China called the pair of Duc Thien – Ban Uoc waterfalls, is located between the Vietnam – China border. Ban Gioc flows down many floors, separated by rocks and trees. This majestic waterfall welcomes a lot of tourists to visit, but mainly from Vietnam and China.
Have you visited any of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world?
