The dam is shared between two states: Zimbabwe and Zambia
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Constructed between 1955 and 1959 –
costing $480 000 million
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Total capacity is 180 km3
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Maximum length is 280 km
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Maximum water depth: 97 m
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86 men lost their lives during construction
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57 000 Tonga people were resettled
during construction
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Operation Noah between 1958-1961
relocated 6 000 big animals to safety
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130 000 people were evacuated
during Operation Noah
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Nyami Nyami is a name give to the
river god associated with the lake. CheekyCliks
