UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 1989
Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
Overview
These are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away.
About Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft). The region around it has a high degree of biodiversity in both plants and animals.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Zambia, Zimbabwe
- ISO Codes
- ZM, ZW
- Area
- 6,860 ha
- Transboundary
- Yes
- Coordinates
- -17.9245, 25.8554
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