The smoke that thunders

A day at the falls

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September 7th 2016
Geo: -17.93, 25.84MOSI OA TUNYA means "The smoke that thunders" is the native name for Victoria Falls. It is another 2 months until rain will come. The falls are a fraction in size. One area called "Horseshoe Falls" is completely dry. Soon only Devil's Cataract and the Main Falls will be flowing. All others will dry up. In the rainy season, Victoria falls is the longest ... read more

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... ... read more