Bushmen tribes lived in the territory of modern Zambia already several thousand years ago. Hunting and picking were the main occupations of these people. Aggressive Bantu tribes started settling in the region in the 11th century. They made other tribes leave and started mining copper here. The first country in the territory of modern Zambia appeared in the 18th century. At that time, it was called Barotse.
First Europeans and Arab merchants appeared in the region approximately in the same period. Large deposits of copper and a stock of ivory were like a magnet for foreigners. Great Britain took under protection a large part of the country in 1891 and called it Barotseland. With the help of Great Britain, Barotseland got new mines and the first railroad. The country officially became a British colony in 1924, but it became an independent country already in 1964.
Spectacular Victoria Falls is the main natural attraction that brings thousands of tourists to Zambia. The height of the waterfall is 120 meters, and its width is 2,000 meters. Tourists usually visit the Knife-edge Point to see Victoria Falls in full splendor. There are several comfortable viewing platforms that are perfect for admiring the landmark. Upscale tourists can admire the waterfall from a bird’s eye view if they choose to book an excursion in a helicopter, airplane, or paraglider.
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