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The Iguazu falls are located in the Parana Plateau region of Argentina. They lie at the point that at which Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay all meet. The falls stretch for more and t wo miles. The falls consist of about 275 different cataracts. //cataracts ---// A large or high waterfall.The Iguazu falls is a true natural wonder that is a favored tourist attraction. The two mile spread horseshoe shaped falls have an unending reverberations that make the sound and feel of Niagera Falls pail in comparison. the Iguazu falls create a beautiful and most breath taking view for all that come to see it. with all the sprays of water coming from the water falls many gorgeous rainbows that live in the skies about of the falls. The larges waterfall is called Devil's Throat. it is more than 350 feet high. making for a very large drop of water over the falls side. The Iguazu falls received their name from the Guarani Indian word meaning "great water". What and accurate name for these falls with the great amount of water that creates such beauty  for all to enjoy. (Gofen 9) (Dougherty 12-13) (Burgan 7) (Shields 10,12-13) Back to Home Page