The heart of Zambia - Victoria Falls
Victoria is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Located in the southern part of the continent of Africa, the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe countries. Gets its name from David Livingstone in honor of the Queen. Scottish missionary and explorer is one of the first Europeans visited waterfall in the fifties of the 19th century the local population called waterfall Mosin-Oa-Tunney, which translated means blaring smoke.Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfall in the world. Width is 1708 m and the height from which water falls 108m It is nearly two times higher than Niagara Falls in North America. From a suitable place can be seen along its entire width.
The rainy season here starts at the end of November and lasts until early April. Then the river is most deep. During the dry season the islands along the crest of the falls are becoming more numerous.Victoria is not a part of two large national parks - Mosin-Oa-Tunney, which occupies about 66 square kilometers. and Victoria Falls National Park about 23 sq. km. He is listed as a UNESCO natural heritage and is one of the major tourist destinations in Africa.
