Gran Sabana (The Lost World)
Gran Sabana is located in the south of BolÃvar State on the Venezuelan-Brazilian border, approximately 1,400 km from Caracas. The area lies on a plateau some 1000 meters above sea level. Its signature landmarks are the tepuis, table mountains that rise up out of the surroundings to create huge ecological islands - the most famous and tallest, Roraima, at 2810 m, inspired Conan Doyle's novel, The Lost World - punctured by waterfalls, including Angel Falls, the planet’s highest.
With a population of approximately 12,000, the region is inhabited by several indigenous groups. ... More
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