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The original Khoikhoi residents named the waterfall "Ankoerebis" — "place of great noise" — from which the Trek Boers, who settled here later on, derived the name, "Augrabies". [2] The last leader of area's native residents was Klaas Pofadder who lived on an island upstream of the falls, now known as Klaas Island.
The original Khoekhoe people named the waterfall Ankoerebis, meaning the "place of great noise". [5] The Khoi and San communities within the greater national park inhabit domed huts called matjiehuise, 'mat houses'. The huts are ideal for both hot and cold climates.
The following are lists of waterfalls in the world by height, classified into two categories — natural and artificial. Natural waterfalls are further subdivided between overall height and tallest single drop. Each column (Waterfall, Height, Locality, Country) is sortable by using the up/down link in the column headings at the top of each column.
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The waterfall has been known as Angel Falls since the mid-20th century; they are named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls. [3] Angel's ashes were scattered over the falls on 2 July 1960.
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Banjhakri Falls is a natural waterfall sourced from springs at higher elevation. The cascade is approximately 30 metres (98 ft) high. The cascade is approximately 30 metres (98 ft) high. [ 4 ] 2 acres (0.81 ha) of forestland were cleared and developed for the park.