Ruacana Falls

Ruacana Falls

Ruacana Falls are waterfalls located at coord|17|23|37|S|14|13|1|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title on the Cunene River in Northern Namibia near Ruacana. The waterfall is 120 meters high and 700 meters wide in full flood.

The Epupa Falls are located 135 km downstream.


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