Angel Falls: Located on the South American Continent

Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) is situated on the continent of South America, specifically in the Guiana Highlands of southeastern Venezuela. The falls are part of Canaima National Park, a vast protected area (30,000 km²) in Bolívar State that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

The waterfall descends from Auyán-tepui (Devil's Mountain), one of the largest tabletop mountains (tepuis) in the region. These ancient sandstone plateaus are remnants of the Precambrian Guiana Shield, dating back over two billion years.

South America's other notable waterfalls include Iguazú Falls (Argentina/Brazil) and Kaieteur Falls (Guyana), but Angel Falls holds the record for the highest single drop.