Mana Pools National Park lies in northern Zimbabwe, on the floodplain of the Zambezi River, and is known for its wildlife and for the chance to walk among large animals without a vehicle. The name Mana means four in the Shona language, and refers to four large pools left by the river as it shifted its course. Elephants, hippopotamuses, buffalo, lions and crocodiles gather there, especially in the dry season, and the stands of acacia and mahogany trees are famous for elephants that stand on their hind legs to reach pods. The park, together with the neighboring Sapi and Chewore safari areas, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Poaching and pressure from development have been persistent problems.
Before and after
- 1975Origins of Liiga
- 19751975 Australian constitutional crisis
- 1975Discovery of Comet West
- 1975Founding of Papua New Guinea
- 1975Establishment of Mana Pools
- from 1975 to 1988Rise of Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia
- 1975Founding of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
- 5 January 1975Birth of Bradley Cooper
- 11 January 1975Birth of Matteo Renzi
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