waterfall Iguazu

Iguazu Falls is the name of a group of waterfalls in South America. They are on Gradnitsa of Argentina and Brazil, like the other two big waterfall - Niagara (between the U.S. and Canada) and Victoria (Zimbabwe and Zambia). The most popular group of waterfalls Iguazu is the Devil's Throat, which is located right on the border between the two countries. The name of Indian origin has waterfalls, "Iguazu" is translated as "big water". They are extremely popular tourist destination for people from around the world. They are part of the reserve Iguazu (translated "Big Water"), which is among the largest in the world. This unique landmark was formed 120 million years ago and consists of 275 waterfalls, spanning 2.7 km width. They are located in the form of podkova.Visochinata of waterfalls ranging from 40 to 82 metra.Spored local legend, then God is nasyakal "Iguazu River, because his beloved Naipi you consider to marry, escaped death with her lover Taroba. The most famous waterfall in the system is "the Devil's Throat", so named because of the outpouring water on three sides. Its width is 150 meters, ie it marks the border between Brazil and Argentina. Tourists have the opportunity to bring the boat and see grayish mist formed from the strong drop of water. Iguazu Falls annually attract over 700,000 tourists from around the world, making them one of the most visited sites in South America. When conditions are favorable, the noise of falling water is heard at a distance of 20 kilometers. Depending on the season, the number of waterfalls is increased to 300 or decrease do150, during dry periods. 1978. is memorable for all local, since then the waterfalls dry up completely for the whole 28 days, due to unprecedented drought.