Kariba, Zimbabwe

- 16.53472222222228.802777777778Koordinaten: 16 ° 32 ' S, 28 ° 48 ' E

Kariba is a town in Zimbabwe. It is located in the province of Mashonaland West, near the large Kariba Dam at the northwestern end of Lake Kariba, in the middle ( thalweg ) runs the border with Zambia. The place Kariba was created in collaboration with the dam in 1955. According to the population census in 1982 had 12,357 inhabitants Kariba, according to a 1992 census population 20,736 (unofficial sources speak of about 35,000 inhabitants). Kariba is the center of the Zimbabwean tourism in the area of Lake Kariba, and offers visitors countless accommodations, casinos and restaurants.

Tourism

Tourism is an important source of income for Kariba. Tourists come to visit the not far distant, artificial Lake Kariba, home to many exotic animals for European claims. In order to explore the lake and its surroundings, where many national parks are the inhabitants offer tours, boat rentals and guided tours. Other typical tourist destinations starting from Kariba - the place has a well-developed airport with paved runway - are the declared World Heritage Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.

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