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Zimbabwe

History

Great Zimbabwe was built as the capital of a gold-trading state.
The British South Africa Company occupied the territory as Rhodesia.
The white minority government declared unilateral independence.
The liberation war ended with the Lancaster House agreement.
Independence came on 18 April under Robert Mugabe.
Mugabe resigned after thirty-seven years in power.
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CapitalHarare
Population17.1M
Area391k km2
CurrencyZimbabwean dollar

Short facts

RegionEast Africa / Southern Africa
LanguageChibarwe, English
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Great Zimbabwe: Dry-stone walls of a medieval capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Victoria Falls: The Zambezi curtain seen from the Zimbabwean bank.
  • Matobo Hills: Balancing granite kopjes with rock art and rhino, a UNESCO site.

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Planning questions

What is Zimbabwe known for?Great Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls, Matobo Hills.
What is the capital?Harare.
Which language is useful?Chibarwe, English.
When is the national day?18 April.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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