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Livingstone did not discover the so-called Victoria Falls. He was simply the first white man to see them. The Zambians, Zimbabweans, the Khoi, the San and other Africans had always known about them. The name of this place is actually Mosi-oa-Tunya which means "The smoke that thunders".

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The first European to see the Falls was David Livingstone in November 1855

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Theses famous waterfalls in Zimbabwe?

Victoria Falls was discovered by David Livingstone. It is located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.


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David Livingstone was the first European to view the Falls 16th November 1855


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David Livingstone was the first to discover Victoria Falls, doing so on 16 November 1855


How did Victoria Falls get its name?

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David Livingstone was the first white man to see the Falls, 16th November 1855


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victoria falls is the world's largest curtain of falling water


Who discovered Victoria fall and when?

The first European to see the Falls was David Livingstone in November 1855


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Victoria Falls is on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.