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___ ZimbabweA virtual guide to Zimbabwe. Get an overview of Zimbabwean art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this South African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Zimbabwe, addresses of Zimbabwean and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Republic of Zimbabwe |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Zimbabwe Background: The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). UN sanctions and a guerrilla uprising finally led to free elections in 1979 and independence (as Zimbabwe) in 1980. Robert MUGABE, the nation's first prime minister, has been the country's only ruler (as president since 1987) and has dominated the country's political system since independence. His chaotic land redistribution campaign, which began in 2000, caused an exodus of white farmers, crippled the economy, and ushered in widespread shortages of basic commodities. Ignoring international condemnation, MUGABE rigged the 2002 presidential election to ensure his reelection. The ruling ZANU-PF party used fraud and intimidation to win a two-thirds majority in the March 2005 parliamentary election, allowing it to amend the constitution at will and recreate the Senate, which had been abolished in the late 1980s. In April 2005, Harare embarked on Operation Restore Order, ostensibly an urban rationalization program, which resulted in the destruction of the homes or businesses of 700,000 mostly poor supporters of the opposition. President MUGABE in June 2007 instituted price controls on all basic commodities causing panic buying and leaving store shelves empty for months. General elections held in March 2008 contained irregularities but still amounted to a censure of the ZANU-PF-led government with significant gains in opposition seats in parliament. MDC opposition leader Morgan TSVANGIRAI won the presidential polls, and may have won an out right majority, but official results posted by the Zimbabwe Electoral Committee did not reflect this. In the lead up to a run-off election in late June 2008, considerable violence enacted against opposition party members led to the withdrawal of TSVANGIRAI from the ballot. Extensive evidence of vote tampering and ballot-box stuffing resulted in international condemnation of the process. Difficult negotiations over a power sharing agreement, allowing MUGABE to remain as president and creating the new position of prime minister for TSVANGIRAI, were finally settled in February 2009. Morgan Richard TSVANGIRAI sustained non-life threatening injuries in a car crash on 6 March 2009 when heading towards his rural home in Buhera. His wife, Susan Tsvangirai, was killed in the collision. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook and other) border countries: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia related countries: UK |
 Official Name: Republic of Zimbabwe short form: Zimbabwe formerly: Republic of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe Rhodesia. ISO Country Code: zw Time: Local Time = UTC +2h Capital City: Harare (pop. 1.5 million) Other Cities: Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Marondera. Government: Type: Parliamentary. Constitution: 21 December 1979. Independence: 18 April 1980 (from UK) Geography: Location: Landlocked country in Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia. Area: 390,580 sq. km. (150,760 sq. mi.) Terrain: Desert and savanna, mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east. Climate: Subtropical and tropical, moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March). People: Nationality: Zimbabwean Population: 12.5 million. Ethnic Groups: Shona 71%, Ndebele 16%, other African 11%, white 1%, mixed and Asian 1%. Religions: Christianity 75%, offshoot Christian sects, animist, and Muslim. Languages: English (official); Chishona, Sindebele with various dialects. Literacy: 90% Natural resources: Coal, chromium ore, asbestos, gold, nickel, copper, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, platinum group metals. Agriculture products: Corn, cotton, tobacco, wheat, coffee, sugarcane, peanuts; sheep, goats, pigs. Industries: Mining (coal, gold, platinum, copper, nickel, tin, clay, numerous metallic and nonmetallic ores), steel; wood products, cement, chemicals, fertilizer, clothing and footwear, foodstuffs, beverages. Exports partners: South Africa 32.3%, China 6.3%, Zambia 6.2%, Japan 5.9%, USA 4.9%, Netherlands 4.6%, Italy 4.4%, Germany 4% (2006) Imports partners: South Africa 46.1%, China 5.9%, Botswana 4.8%, Zambia 4.1% (2006) Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWD) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of ZimbabweZimbabwe GovernmentThe Zimbabwe Government online. Parliament of Zimbabwe Official website of the Parliament in Harare. Zimbabwe Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official website of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions Zimbabwe - Permanent Mission to the United Nations Site of Zimbabwe's representation to the UN. The Embassy of Zimbabwe in the US Washington D.C. Embassy of Zimbabwe Canada Ottawa Weather Zimbabwe Department of Meteorological Services Maps Map
of ZimbabwePolitical Map of Zimbabwe. Above Map of Zimbabwe in PDF format.  Google
Earth ZimbabweZoomable satellite view of Zimbabwe. Google
Earth HarareZoomable satellite view of Zimbabwe's capital city. Google
Earth Victoria FallsZoomable satellite view of Victoria Falls. Map
of Africa Political Map of Africa. |
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Newsallafrica.com: ZimbabweCurrent news from Zimbabwe. allzimbabwe.com Has Zimbabwe news. The Chronicle Government controlled press (Bulawayo). The Daily News Daily independent newspaper, with the largest circulation. e-zim.com News, views and opinions. Financial Gazete Weekly independent press. Herald Government controlled press. Standard Online The Zimbabwe Standard Online, independent press. Zimbabwe Independent Online Edition of the Zimbabwe Newspaper, independent. The Zimbabwe Mirror Government influenced national news. Zimday - pro Zanu-PF news. Government influenced national news. The Zimbabwe Situation News and links relating to the crisis in Zimbabwe. Zim Observer Zimbabwean internet news website, updated constantly throughout the day. ZwNews UK based Zimbabwe related news site. International News Sources Allafrica.com - Zimbabwe With news from Zimbabwe. Mail & Guardian Leading newspaper from South Africa, covers all Africa with current information. Radio SW Radio Africa The Independent Voice of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Zimbabwe TV, Radio, and News. Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Zimbabwe |
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Arts & CultureHIFA, Harare International Festival of the Arts Annual international arts festival in five main disciplines: music, theatre, fine arts, dance and spoken word. National Museums and Monuments Of Zimbabwe Online guide to National Museums and Monuments Of Zimbabwe. Dandemutande A resource of Zimbabwean music & culture. The Mbira Page Mbira, Marimba and Chimurenga styles of music from the indigenous cultures of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Music Guide A guide to Chimurenga, Jit, and Sungura styles from Zimbabwe. Zimdays.com Zimbabwean community portal site. Issues Zimbabwe Amnesty International Zimbabwe Amnesty Int'l page with information about Human rights issues in Zimbabwe. Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Zimbabwe's newest and strongest opposition political party with its leader Morgan Tsvangirai. |
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Business & EconomyReserve Bank of ZimbabweCentral bank of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Zimbabwe's Stock Exchange ZimTrade Zimbabwe trade information portal. __ Transportation Airline Air Zimbabwe The former Air Rhodesia. Air Zimbabwe is the country's largest passenger carrier. |
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Destination Zimbabwe - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Zimbabwe: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, climbing, tours and much more.Explore Zimbabwe Guide by Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) mweb.co.zw A Zimbabwe portal site. Zim-Sight Zimbabwe travel and tourism web-site. |
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EducationAfrica UniversityA private, Pan-African and United Methodist-Related institution close to Mutare. University of Zimbabwe Harare, the nation's largest university, founded in 1955. |
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Environment & NatureEnvironment - current issues:Deforestation; soil erosion; land degradation; air and water pollution. Poor mining practices have led to toxic waste and heavy metal pollution. The black rhinoceros herd - once the largest concentration of the species in the world - has been significantly reduced by poaching. Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Private Voluntary Organisation for the conservation and protection of Zimbabwe’s environment. Zambezi River Authority (of Zambia and Zimbabwe) The function of the authority is to manage and develop the water resources of the common Zambezi River and the Kariba Dam Complex. Zambezi Society The Zambezi Society aims to save Zambezi Basin Ecosystems and Wildernesses |
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HistoryZimbabwe's HistoryCondensed to a page of bullet points by AfricaNet Zimbabwe's history: Key dates Brief overview of Zimbabwe's post-colonial history by BBC News. History of Zimbabwe Wikipedia entry about Zimbabwe's history. |
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NativeMbira.orgTraditional Shona music Shona People Some information on the Shona People by the University of Iowa Traditional States of Zimbabwe The Changamire Empire and other Shona states, the Ndebele ("Matabele") Kingdom. |
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