Blanche Marie Falls | Suriname

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The impressive Blanche Marie Falls are located more than 300 km southwest of Paramaribo, capital of Suriname. It is one of the largest waterfalls in Suriname.

 

The Blanche Marie falls were rediscovered in 1897 by former district commissioner of Nickerie: Lieutenant Van Drimmelen. He named the falls after his wife: Mary White.

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The Gray-breasted Sabrewing, a species of hummingbird that can be found in Suriname.

Thx Cheryll!