Key Difference: Niagara Falls are the waterfalls located on the Niagara River. They comprise of three waterfalls - The American Falls and Bridal Veil in the United States of America and the Canadian ‘Horseshoe’ that falls in Canada. Victoria Falls are located on the Zambezi River in Southern Africa, on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is taller and wider in comparison to Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls comprises of three separate waterfalls. Two of the waterfalls are located in the United States and one is located in the Canada (American falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Canadian Horseshoe falls). The Bridal Veil is the smallest among them. Niagara Falls plays a vital role as a key source of hydroelectric power. It is a natural outlet from Lake Erie that reaches Lake Ontario.

Victoria Falls is located in Southern Africa. It lies on the border of two counties; Zambia and Zimbabwe. The source of Victoria Falls is River Zambezi, which is also known as the “River of Life” across Southern Africa. A town in Zimbabwe that lies next to these Falls is also named after the Victoria Falls.

Comparison between Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls:

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