Which country is home to the world's largest cave?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

The world's largest cave is located in Vietnam. Hang Son Doong cave, also known as Mountain River Cave, is situated in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, in Quang Binh province, central Vietnam. It was discovered in 1991 by a local man, but only became known internationally in 2009 after a group of British scientists from the British Cave Research Association conducted a survey in the area.

Hang Son Doong cave is over 5.5 miles long, with a width of 650 feet and a height of 500 feet. Its largest chamber is big enough to house a Boeing 747 aircraft. The cave system contains a river, a jungle, and many limestone formations, making it a popular destination for speleology enthusiasts and tourists alike.