A short history of the Victoria Falls in Africa
Victoria Falls, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its geological history and discovery by David Livingstone in 1855. The falls were formed by a fracture in the basalt plateau and are a major global tourist destination.
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The article provides historical and geographical context for one of the world's most significant natural landmarks.
A short history of the Victoria Falls in Africa Great Legacy left The Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cu97t/article71518858.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Victoria%202.jpg Jason_YU The Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. A popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Victoria Falls is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World Have you heard of Smoke That Thunders or Boiling Water? These are translations of the local names for what we know as Victoria Falls, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Though the Africans had known of the falls’ existence for a very long time, it shot into prominence after its discovery by the Scottish explorer David Livingstone in 1855. He also named the falls after Queen Victoria of England.
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