The Zambezi is the fourth longest river in Africa, and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean. The 2,574 km (1,599 mi) long river has its source in Zambia and flows through Angola, along the border Zambia and Zimbabwe, to Mozambique, where it empties into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most spectacular feature is Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls. Other notable falls include the Chavuma Falls at the border between Zambia and Angola, and Ngonye Falls, near Sioma in Western Zambia. Over its entire course, the Zambezi is spanned by only five bridges: at Chinyingi, Katima Mulilo, Victoria Falls, Chirundu and Tete. There are two main sources of hydroelectric power on the river. These are the Kariba Dam, which provides power to Zambia and Zimbabwe and the Cabora-Bassa Dam in Mozambique which provides power to South Africa.
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1715: Louis XIV of France, the "Sun King", died after a reign of 72 years, longer than any other French or other major European monarch. 1923: The Great Kanto earthquake devastated Tokyo and Yokohama, about 100,000 people. 1939: Germany launched the Polish Campaign and attacked Poland at WieluĊ and Westerplatte, starting World War II. 1951: Australia, New Zealand and the United States signed a mutual defence pact known as the ANZUS Treaty. 1983: The civilian airliner Korean Air Flight 007, carrying 246 and 23 crew, was shot down by Soviet fighter aircraft.
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