Question: Victoria Falls is a waterfall located on the border between which two African countries?
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Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world, is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The falls form part of the Zambezi River, which serves as a natural boundary between the two countries.
The waterfall, named by Scottish explorer David Livingstone in honor of Queen Victoria, is known as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” in the local Lozi language, meaning “The Smoke That Thunders”. This name reflects the immense spray and thunderous sound produced by the cascading water, especially during the rainy season.
With a width of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) and a height of 108 meters (354 ft), Victoria Falls is classified as the world’s largest sheet of falling water, making it a significant landmark and a major tourist attraction for both Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is part of two national parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe, both offering different perspectives of this natural wonder. In 1989, UNESCO designated the falls a World Heritage Site, further highlighting their global importance.
