Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | World Heritage Explorer

World Heritage Identification Number: 509

World Heritage since: 1989

Category: Natural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: Yes

Endangered Heritage: No

Country: Zambia, Zimbabwe

Continent: NA

UNESCO World Region: Africa

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Victoria Falls: A Natural Wonder of the World

The Mosi-oa-Tunya, colloquially known as Victoria Falls, is a breathtaking natural wonder situated on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, these falls have been recognized for their unparalleled beauty and ecological significance.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

These are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away.

Encyclopedia Record: Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft). The region around it has a high degree of biodiversity in both plants and animals.

Additional Site Details

Area: 6,860 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (vii) — Contains superlative natural phenomena or beauty
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages

Coordinates: -17.92453 , 25.85539

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
Wikipedia: Victoria Falls

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