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The first European to see the Falls was David Livingstone in November 1855 and he named them after Queen Victoria. The Falls were known to local tribes and called Mosi ai Tunya (in the language of the Losi people) translated as 'the smoke that thunders'. Both names are recognised today and are on the World Heritage List
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt is said that David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary discovered water falls on 16 November 1855. Livingstone named his discovery in honour of Queen Victoria as Victoria Water Falls.
Mosi-oa-Tunya-"the smoke that thunders"-continues in common usage as well for Victoria Water Falls.
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∙ 11y agoHe named it after Queen Victoria. If he did it in honer to I don't know if he did or didn't
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∙ 14y agoHe named it after Queen Victoria at that time
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∙ 10y agoDavid Livingstone named the Falls in honour of Queen Victoria
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Why is it called Victoria?
David Livingstone named the Falls in honour of Queen Victoria
What are famous waterfalls in Zimbabwe and Zambia?
Victoria Falls is on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
What is the widest waterfall called?
The widest waterfall is Victoria falls.
What is faster Victoria Falls Or Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is Much faster than Victoria falls and Victoria Falls is Much Higher!
What city is Victoria Falls in?
Victoria Falls is located between Livingstone, Zambia and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
What coutry is Victoria falls?
Victoria Falls is in Zimbabwe.
What is the distance between Victoria fall airport and Victoria falls hotel?
The Victoria Falls Hotel is 22 km from the Victoria Falls Airport.
What is Victoria falls made out of?
Victoria falls is made out of molten lava.
River of Victoria falls?
The Victoria Falls are on the Zambezi river.
What is the Victoria falls culture?
Victoria falls culture is African
Did Queen Victoria stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel?
Queen Victoria did not see the Falls
What water falls in Zimbabwe Africa are almost a mile wide?
Victoria Falls is also called "the Smoke that Thunders".
