Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park is a national park located around the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
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| Location | Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Upington |
| Coordinates | 28°35′28″S 20°20′18″E |
| Area | 820 km2 (320 sq mi) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Governing body | South African National Parks |
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The Augrabies Falls National Park covers an area of 820 km2 and stretches along the Orange River. The area is very arid. The waterfall is about 60 metres high and is awe-inspiring when the river is in flood. The gorge below the falls averages about 240 m deep and runs for 18 kilometres. The gorge provides an impressive example of erosion into a granitic basement.
The park was established in 1966.
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