Kariba Gorge

Kariba Gorge is a large, natural gorge through which flowed the Zambezi River on the border of and , . In 1959, the large double arch concrete was completed, completely filling the gorge and creating the largest man-made lake…
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  • Gorge with an elevation of 487 metres (1,598 feet)
  • …is also known as “Kareba Gorge”
  • Description: natural gorge in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kariba and Siavonga.
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Kariba Gorge

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Latitude
-16.55° or 16° 33′ south
Longitude
28.78333° or 28° 47′ east
Open location code
5GMCFQ2M+28
Geo­Names ID
912833
Wiki­data ID
Q6370468

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Fulah to Japanese—“Kariba Gorge” goes by many names.
  • Fulah: “Kariba Gorge”
  • Hausa: “Kariba Gorge”
  • Japanese: “カリバ峡谷”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Nambwele and Siamwisya.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nyasau and Mica Point.

Zambia: Highlights

Learn more about Lusaka and Ndola.

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