Canaima National Park
Canaima National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Canaima) is a 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) park in south-eastern Venezuela that roughly occupies the same area as the Gran Sabana region. It is located in Bolívar State, reaching the borders with Brazil and Guyana. The park was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
| Canaima National Park | |
|---|---|
Wadakapiapué-tepui and Yuruaní-tepui in Canaima National Park | |
Location of Angel Falls in the Canaima National Park | |
| Location | Bolívar State, Venezuela |
| Coordinates | 6°10′N 62°30′W |
| Area | 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) |
| Established | June 12, 1962 |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, viii, ix, x |
| Designated | 1994 (18th session) |
| Reference no. | 701 |
| Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
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