Characteristics

• Located on the Middle Zambezi River
• Make up the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• The spray from the water goes over a thousand ft. in the air and is visible for 40 mi.

Technology

• Victoria Falls is formed by the Middle Zambezi River falling over the cliff that borders Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• This occurs at one of the rivers widest points, at more than 5,500 ft.

Wonder Qualities

• Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls on earth.
• In comparison with Niagara Falls, Victoria is twice as wide and as deep.
• A large rainforest formed around the falls because of the mist.