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Map of the Zambezi River basin in southern Africa, showing the river's course, major tributaries, dams, waterfalls, and rapids. The map highlights physical features such as elevation, major cities, and country boundaries, with a locator inset indicating the basin's position on the African continent. Areas subject to flooding and key bridges are also marked. Victoria Falls A hippopotamus in the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls Bridge Kariba Dam Lush vegetation growing along the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls, southern Africa. Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Zambezi River: References & Edit History

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Little is written in English specifically on the Zambezi River. Information can be found in B.M. Fagin (ed.), The Victoria Falls Handbook, 2nd ed. (1963); R. Mansell Prothero (ed.), People and Land in Africa South of the Sahara: Readings in Social Geography (1972); and N.J. Money, The Geology of Western Zambia (1972).

Nic J. Money

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: International Rivers - Zambezi, River of Life. Mar 23, 2021
Add new Web site: International Rivers - Zambezi, River of Life. Apr 01, 2016
Add new Web site: Zambia Tourism - Zambezi River. May 02, 2013
Media added. Feb 19, 2008
Added new Web site: Geoguide - Down the Zambezi. May 09, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 26, 1999
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