Pictures of Victoria Falls
This section of our waterfall pictures website features beautiful pictures of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is a popular destination for nature lovers, tourists in general, and people who just love waterfalls.
These pictures of Victoria Falls let you see Victoria Falls from several different angles, and they give you a good idea of what to expect when visiting Victoria Falls.
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Here is some detailed information on Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls or Mosi-o-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are the largest in the world.
Victoria Falls is one of the most famous falls, considered to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European recorded to view the Victoria Falls - which he did from what is now known as 'Livingstone Island' in Zambia, the only land accessible in the middle of the falls. David Livingstone gave the falls the name 'Victoria Falls' in honour of his Queen, but the indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' - literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders' - is also well known. The World Heritage List recognizes both names. While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height of 108 metres (354 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world.
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