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Blue Nile Falls

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Wonder Type: Natural

Country: Ethiopia

Best of: Waterfall

Description:

The Blue Nile Falls is a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning "great smoke". It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana. The falls are considered one of Ethiopia's best known tourist attractions. [More Details]

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