Niagara Falls

Also known as Niagra Falls, The Niagara Falls, The Niagra Falls

three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States

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Niagara Falls is a series of three waterfalls located on the border between Canada and the United States. It is one of the world's most famous natural landmarks and a major tourist destination.

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Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, which straddles the international border of the two countries. It is also known as the Canadian Falls. The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls lie within the United States.

Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (164 ft). During peak daytime tourist hours, more than 168,000 m (5.9 million ft) of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute.