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Iguaçu National Park

French: Parc national d'Iguaçu
The Iguaçu National Park is a World Heritage site in Brazil defined by the UNESCO in 1986 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing location.
It is on position 583 (403, 549, 181) in our monthly survey..

"The park shares with Iguazú National Park in Argentina one of the world’s largest and most impressive waterfalls, extending over some 2,700 m. It is home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, among them the giant otter and the giant anteater. The clouds of spray produced by the waterfall are conducive to the growth of lush vegetation."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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