In the north of the continent of South America, at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana, there are the so-called Tepui or mesas. They are called canteens for their vertical slopes and truncated, flat top.
Unique Mount Roraima at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana
Perhaps one of these The most famous Tepuy is Mount Roraima, located at the junction of these three states. Its highest current is 2723 m above sea level, and the flat top is a plateau with an area of about 34 km².
Mount Roraima
It is Mount Roraima that inspired the world famous writer Arthur Conan Doyle to write The Lost World.
Mount Roraima (Roraima), South America
The rivers of the Orinoco, Amazon and Essequibo basins originate in the region of this mountain.
Mount Roraima in South America
A large snow-white cloud almost constantly hangs over Roraima.
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Many of the plant species that grow at the foot of this mountain, and on it itself, are endemic. The situation is the same with the animal world.
Frog on Mount Roraima
A plant on Mount Roraima
Animals on Mount Roraima
Because of its alien landscape, Roraima is rightfully considered one of the most important and most unusual natural attractions in the region.
Attraction Mount Roraima
Mount Roraima in northern South America
Mount Roraima, South America
Mount Roraima in South America
Mount Roraima in northern South America
Tourists and Mount Roraima
Mount Roraima, northern South America
Mount Roraima, South America