Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya or "The Smoke That Thunders," is a breathtaking natural wonder located in southern Africa, on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the world's largest and most spectacular waterfalls, with a width of nearly 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) and a height of 108 meters (354 feet). The falls are named after Queen Victoria, who visited the site in the late 1800s. The falls are formed by the Zambezi River, which flows from the highlands of Zambia and Zimbabwe before plunging over the edge of the falls and into the Batoka Gorge below. During the rainy season, the falls are most impressive, with a flow rate of up to 10,000 cubic meters per second. At this time, the spray from the falls can be seen from up to 30 kilometres (20 miles) away, giving rise to its local name, "The Smoke That Thunders." Victoria Falls is a popular tourist destination, offering a range of activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping, and
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