| Iguaçu National Park* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| State Party |  Brazil  Argentina |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Reference | 355 |
| Region** | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
| Endangered | 1999-2001 |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO. |
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| Iguaçu National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Location | Paraná State, Brazil; Misiones Province, Argentina |
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| Coordinates | 25°41′S 54°26′W / 25.683°S 54.433°WCoordinates: 25°41′S 54°26′W / 25.683°S 54.433°W |
| Area | 1700 km² |
| Established | 1939 |
Iguaçu National Park or Iguazú National Park is a national park in Brazil and Argentina. It is best known for its waterfall (flowing at over 1000 m³/s, most of which lies in Argentina) and wildlife (especially bird-life) which includes rare and endangered species. This is a unique place in the world, with five kinds of forests and biosystems all in the same location. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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