Nature

Niagara Falls:
              
                            Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that separate the international border between Canada and the United States; more specifically, between the province of Ontario and the state of New York.

                 
                                  

Location:Border of Ontario, Canada & New York, United States
Coordinates:43.0799°N 79.0747°W Coordinates: 43.0799°N 79.0747°W
Type:Cataract
Total height:167 ft (51 m)
Number of drops:3
Watercourse:Niagara River
Average

flow rate:85,000 cu ft/s (2,400 m3/s)
File:Niagara falls panorama.jpg

The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.

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