# Iguazu (DD-153)

> Iguazu Falls are waterfalls on the Iguazu River, on the border between Argentina's Misiones Province and Brazil's Paraná state. The system is made up of about 275 individual falls along roughly 2.7 km (1.7 miles) of the river's edge. The largest, the Devil's Throat, is a U-shaped chasm. The falls sit within two national parks, Iguazú in Argentina and Iguaçu in Brazil, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, surrounded by subtropical Atlantic Forest. The footage shows the falls from above and from viewpoints, with the presenter.

- Department: Locations (also Nature)
- First published: 2023-12-31
- Last updated: 2023-12-31
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/iguazu/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-153-F01**: The falls lie on the Argentina-Brazil border. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Border falls))_
- **DD-153-F02**: There are about 275 individual falls. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (275 drops))_

## Write-up

Iguazu Falls is about 275 separate drops. They stretch nearly 3 km along the Iguazu River.

1. **Border falls**: The falls lie on the Argentina-Brazil border.
2. **275 drops**: There are about 275 individual falls.
3. **2.7 km**: They stretch about 2.7 km.
4. **Devil's Throat**: The largest is the Devil's Throat.
5. **World Heritage**: Both national parks are UNESCO sites.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Iguazu: Iguazu Falls Is About 275 Separate Drops

- Duration: 18.6 s · Published: 2023-12-31
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C1hthoQJ2kM.mp4

### Transcript

Iguazu Falls, located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world. DID YOU KNOW? The falls system consists of 275 individual drops, along nearly two miles of the Iguazu River. The falls are surrounded by lush rainforests, creating a stunning and biodiverse ecosystem in the surrounding area. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Which countries share Iguazu Falls?**  
A: On the Iguazu River. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Border falls) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls)_

**Q: About how many drops are there?**  
A: Individual falls. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (275 drops) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls)_

**Q: How long is the system?**  
A: Roughly 1.7 miles. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (2.7 km) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls)_

**Q: What's the largest fall called?**  
A: A U-shaped chasm. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Devil's Throat) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls)_

**Q: What surrounds the falls?**  
A: Subtropical rainforest. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (World Heritage) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Iguazu." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-153, last updated Dec 31, 2023. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/iguazu/