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Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa. It is located on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It has a width of 1,708m (5,604 ft) and a height of 108m (354 ft) which forms the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Why is Victoria falls a wonder?
victoria falls is so important because it has a masive tourist attraction and it gives out many jobs to the people who live in the local area x
Who was the discover of the Victoria falls?
Dr. David Livingstone, of Blantyre, Scotland, was the first white man to discover " Mosi-oa-Tunya" - Shona or Bemba for the 'Waters that thunder' in 1855. He named them Victoria Falls in honour of his Queen.
What river are Victoria falls on?
Victoria Falls are on the Zambezi River, bordered by Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia.
How were Victoria Falls formed?
Plates had sex and and made a volcano and made the river with ash and formed Victoria Falls!
Which African country borders Victoria Falls in the southwest and Lake Tanganyika in the north?
Zimbabwe and Zambia
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What two countries border Zambezi River around Victoria Falls?
To the South the countries that share the souther border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are Angola and Zambia.
To the North the countries that share the souther border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are Sudan and The Central African Republic.
Please note that to the east and west other countries share a border with the Congo.
When was Victoria falls explored?
One could say that Victoria Falls has always been a wonder - since humankind first laid eyes on it.
The complication in this question is that there is no official list of wonders. Instead, there are many lists, compiled by many sources along many different themes, of which Victoria Falls is included in some, but not others.
We should appreciate Victoria Falls for the natural wonder that it is - the widest continuously falling sheet of water in the world.
Between what countries do you find Victoria falls?
In southern Africa on the boarders of Zambia and Zimbabwe
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What is Victoria falls and what happened in Victoria falls?
Victoria Falls are the world's largest waterfall and also one of the seven natural wonders of the world making them a popular tourist destination. They are located on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. They are also known in the local language as Mosi-oa-Tunya (meaning "The Smoke That Thunders") in reference to huge spray of mist that results from the thunderous rush of the migthy Zambezi river as it cascades down the falls. The rain that due to the spray sustain a rain forest in the Victoria Falls National Park.
What is so special about Victoria falls?
victoria falls is so important because it has a masive tourist attraction and it gives out many jobs to the people who live in the local area x
Do people die of Victoria falls?
There are some deaths at Victoria Falls, occasional deaths have been reported when people have slipped over the rock barrier. At least one person per year dies at this site, in total there have been 17 deaths.
Why do the native people call Victoria Falls Mosi-oa-Tunya or The Smoke That Thunders?
because heat comes from the water
How tall is Victoria falls Zambiaafrica?
It is the largest waterfall based on width it is 1.7 km wide and 108 meters high.
Interesting facts about Victoria Falls?
victoria falls is the world's largest curtain of falling water
Where does the water from Victoria Falls drain into?
The Victoria Falls are located on the Zambezi River, which drains into Lake Kariba and forms the countries main hydro power source. After this the Zambesi flows into Lake Cahora Bassa in Mozambique.
Why did they it called Victoria falls?
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
How big are the Victoria Falls?
The Victoria falls are the largest in base length being 1 mile (1.7 kilometers) in length.
The total height is 360 feet (108 m) and the average flow rate is 38430 cu ft/sec (1088 m3/sec).
What type of rock does the Victoria Falls have?
The plateau over which the River Zambezi flows, including the Falls is Basalt. Some fissures are of sandstone
