Victoria Falls Bridge
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The Victoria Falls Bridge is a steel-arch railway bridge that spans the Zambezi River, connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is located just below the spectacular Victoria Falls, which is the largest waterfall in Africa, situated on the border between these two countries.123
The bridge was constructed in 1905 and was later modified in 1930 to accommodate automobile traffic in addition to trains. It serves as a crossing point for rail, road, and pedestrian traffic between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The bridge is a significant landmark near the falls, which are a major tourist attraction.21
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Victoria Falls…gorge is spanned by the Victoria Falls (Zambezi) Bridge, which carries rail, automobile, and pedestrian traffic between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The river’s waters then emerge into an enormous zigzag trough that forms the beginning of Batoka Gorge, which has been cut by the river to a depth of 400–800 feet…
Read More…gorge is spanned by the Victoria Falls (Zambezi) Bridge, which carries rail, automobile, and pedestrian traffic between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The river’s waters then emerge into an enormous zigzag trough that forms the beginning of Batoka Gorge, which has been cut by the river to a depth of 400–800 feet…
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Zambezi RiverNavigationThe Victoria Falls Bridge, the first from the head of the river, carries rail, road, and foot traffic between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The dam wall at Kariba is heavily used by road traffic, and a road bridge at Chirundu, Zimb., also connects the two countries. The…
Read MoreThe Victoria Falls Bridge, the first from the head of the river, carries rail, road, and foot traffic between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The dam wall at Kariba is heavily used by road traffic, and a road bridge at Chirundu, Zimb., also connects the two countries. The…
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