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Kaieteurian Plateau

plateau, Guyana
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The Kaieteurian Plateau is a geological feature in west-central Guyana. It is characterized by sandstones and shales and lies generally below 1,600 feet (490 meters) above sea level. This plateau is the site of the impressive Kaieteur Falls, which have a sheer drop of 741 feet (226 meters) over the edge of the plateau before continuing down a gorge. The Kaieteurian Plateau is bordered by the Acaraí Mountains to the south and the Pakaraima Mountains to the west.12

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