The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls, located in Venezuela. It has an impressive height of 979 meters (3,212 feet) with an uninterrupted drop of 807 meters (2,648 feet), making it the tallest waterfall in terms of total height. Angel Falls is situated in Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator, who was the first to fly over the falls in the 1930s. Its stunning beauty attracts tourists and adventurers from around the world.