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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Zimbabwe - M'tarazi Falls

M'tarazi Falls, second highest in Africa 672m, (error, it is 762m) Nyanga, Zimbabwe.

Photography: David Trickett

The sender writes:
Saw this yesterday. The road there was not brilliant, but the results were worth it.
1989

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Mutarazi Falls (often spelt Mtarazi Falls) is a 762 m (2,499 ft) free-leaping waterfall of two delicate tiers, in the Honde Valley in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.

The waterfall is the 17th highest in the world and the second highest in Africa. The river flows all year round and the waterfall is most impressive in the late summer period (February to April) when there is the greatest flow. At the end of the short dry season, October, the flow is much reduced.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Victoria Falls, Between Zambia and Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls
Aerial View
(Tourist Promotion postcard in Zimbabwe, Africa)

We live on a beautiful planet, please do what you can to care and protect the environment for your children.
2004

the sender writes:
Dear Aunt and Uncle,
We're having a lovely time here in Southern Africa. We've spent a few days enjoying watching the animals from open jeeps. We've been very lucky as we have seen a lot of animals including leopard and lion. We also visited Victoria Falls - an amazing sight, Take Care -

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The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

For reference to it's massive size:
Niagara Falls is 51m (167 ft) in height - Iguazu Falls in 64-82m (210 -269 ft) and Victoria Falls is 108m (360 ft) and Victoria Falls is 1,708 m (5,604 ft) wide.

New Meikles Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe

New Meikles Hotel overlooking Cecil Square, Harare, Zimbabwe.
1985

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Harare is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,606,000 (2009).

The city is a trade centre for tobacco, cotton, and citrus fruits. Manufactures include textiles, steel, and chemicals, and gold is mined in the area.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Bulawayo, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)

Abercorn Street, Bulawayo

At the time of printing, this was Rhodesia, now it is Zimbabwe.

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Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe after the capital Harare.

It is a multicultural city with most residents able to speak at least three languages (including English, Ndebele, Xhosa, Kalanga, Sotho, Nambya, Tonga and/or Venda).

Monday, March 19, 2012

Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Hippopotami enjoying life in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Published by Tourist Promotion in Africa

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Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir. It lies 1300 kilometers upstream from the Indian Ocean, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Lake Kariba was filled between 1958 and 1963 following the completion of the Kariba Dam at its northeastern end, flooding the Kariba Gorge on the Zambezi River.