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Hide – removes all items from the maps
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Colonial trading town, Victoria Falls tour centre
Livingstone
Livingstone grew from the exploits of Cecil Rhodes's British South Africa Company at the end of 19th century. Increased activity to the north saw a settlement grow up at the main Zambesi crossing point upstream from Victoria Falls. Today's city is located on higher ground chosen to escape malarial mosquito.
The railway connection was completed with Victoria Falls Bridge in 1905. Livingstone grew as a trading centre, hosting colonial administration from 1907 until it was moved to Lusaka in 1935. While Victoria Falls Town focussed on tourism, the town developed industry in typical colonial style, divided between white affluence and African township.
Livingstone was the beneficiary of Zimbabwe's difficulties as it took over as the destination of choice for Victoria Falls. It now boasts a strong tourism sector and a wealth of hotels and lodges along the Zambesi River.
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