where is victoria falls

Victoria Falls is on the Zambezi River at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa, near the towns of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone (Zambia).

Quick location facts

• Continent : Africa, in the southern part of the continent.

• Countries : Straddles the border between Zambia (north bank) and Zimbabwe (south bank).

• River : Formed by the Zambezi River, one of Africa’s major rivers.

• Nearby towns :
  • Victoria Falls Town in Zimbabwe lies just a few kilometers from the falls.

* Livingstone in Zambia is around 10–15 km away and is another main access point.

Map-style details

• Approximate coordinates : 17.9° S, 25.9° E.

• Region context : The falls sit in far northern Zimbabwe and southern Zambia, close to where several countries come together (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia).

Extra context

• Locally, Victoria Falls is known as Mosi-oa-Tunya , meaning “The Smoke That Thunders,” referring to the mist and roar of the waterfall.

• The area around the falls is protected by national parks on both sides and is a major hub for wildlife viewing and adventure tourism such as rafting and bungee jumping.

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