The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural
wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the
smoke that thunders and the Falls are remarkable.
There is a
magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the
river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss
and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk.
The
Victoria falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of
water in the world. It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge
and an average of 550,000 cubic metres of water plummet over the edge
every minute.
Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria
falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in
the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared
National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from
excessive commercialisation.
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