Entity: IGUAZU-FALLS
Iguazu Falls is a system of waterfalls located on the Iguazu River, on the border between Argentina and Brazil, known for its grandeur and beauty.
Iguazu Falls
Etymology
The name Iguazú comes from the Guarani or Tupi words y [ɨ], meaning 'water', and ûasú [waˈsu], meaning 'big'.
Definition
Iguazu Falls is a system of waterfalls located on the Iguazu River, on the border between Argentina and Brazil, known for its grandeur and beauty.
Historical Context
The area surrounding Iguazu Falls was inhabited 10,000 years ago by the hunter-gatherers of the Eldoradense culture.
Cultural Significance
Iguazú Falls is unanimously recognized as the most spectacular falls in the world and a must-see when traveling to South America.
Related Concepts
For most of its course, the river flows through Brazil; however, most of the falls are on the Argentine side.
See Also
A majestic waterfall system on the border between Argentina and Brazil, considered one of the largest and most spectacular in the world.