Republic of Zimbabwe is located in the south of the African continent, with a population of 11,651,858, making it the
72nd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Harare with a total population of 1,600,000. The country
encompasses 380,580 square kilometers making it the 60th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Zambia,
Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
Executive President Robert Gabriel Mugabe is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Vice Presidents John
Nkomo and Joyce Majuru, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for six years with no term
limits. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Arthur
Mutambara achieved that status when the Zimbabwe constitution was amended as part of a power-sharing agreement
following electoral violence and controversy surrounding the 2008 presidential election and later run-off leading to
negotiations between Mugabe's ZANU-PF and rival candidate Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC Parties. Its form of government is
a parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 21 December 1979.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Shona, Sindebele and numerous other tribe languages. It counts
among its major religions Syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs), Christian, indigenous beliefs, Muslim and other
faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 7 AM, 20 FM, 5 Short Wave and 17 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Inyangani, its highest point at 2,592 meters, and the junction of the Runde and Save rivers,
its lowest point at 162 meters. Its principal waterway is Lake Kariba, which measures 375 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining, steel, wood products, cement,
chemicals, fertilizer, clothing and footwear, foodstuffs and beverages. Its official currency is Zimbabwean dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Zimbabwe. In full flood from February-April, the massive Victoria Falls on the
Zambezi River forms the world's largest curtain of falling water.
72nd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Harare with a total population of 1,600,000. The country
encompasses 380,580 square kilometers making it the 60th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Zambia,
Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
Executive President Robert Gabriel Mugabe is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Vice Presidents John
Nkomo and Joyce Majuru, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for six years with no term
limits. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Arthur
Mutambara achieved that status when the Zimbabwe constitution was amended as part of a power-sharing agreement
following electoral violence and controversy surrounding the 2008 presidential election and later run-off leading to
negotiations between Mugabe's ZANU-PF and rival candidate Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC Parties. Its form of government is
a parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 21 December 1979.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Shona, Sindebele and numerous other tribe languages. It counts
among its major religions Syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs), Christian, indigenous beliefs, Muslim and other
faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 7 AM, 20 FM, 5 Short Wave and 17 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Inyangani, its highest point at 2,592 meters, and the junction of the Runde and Save rivers,
its lowest point at 162 meters. Its principal waterway is Lake Kariba, which measures 375 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining, steel, wood products, cement,
chemicals, fertilizer, clothing and footwear, foodstuffs and beverages. Its official currency is Zimbabwean dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Zimbabwe. In full flood from February-April, the massive Victoria Falls on the
Zambezi River forms the world's largest curtain of falling water.
| Buffalo close to Lake Kariba |
| Elephant in Hwange National Park |
| Darter taking off from Lake Kariba |
| Harare- Zimbabwe's capital and largest city |
| Inyangani- Zimbabwe's highest point |
| Matobo Hills National Park |
| The Great Zimbabwe National Monument |
| Tradtional Maasai dress |
| Plane wreck in Lake Kariba- Zimbabwe's principle waterway on the Zambia border |
Zimbabwe is picturesque and the right place for everyone to come to. You may think it will be a poor place
to visit and nearly 1/4 of the people suffer from AIDS. Even though it is poor that doesn't mean you
shouldn't visit does it? My main thing to do there would be swim in Lake Kariba. Anyone want to join?
Cannonball!!!! Please visit. It will do you and your family good to see Africa and help Zimbabwe fight AIDS!
to visit and nearly 1/4 of the people suffer from AIDS. Even though it is poor that doesn't mean you
shouldn't visit does it? My main thing to do there would be swim in Lake Kariba. Anyone want to join?
Cannonball!!!! Please visit. It will do you and your family good to see Africa and help Zimbabwe fight AIDS!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Tradtional Zimbabwe food- Meat and sauce |
| Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia |
ZIMBABWE
Updated 01/10/11
Updated 01/10/11
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
15.3% (2007 est.)
1.3 million
140,000
1.3 million
140,000
| Runde River in Gonarezhou National Park near the Save River Junction- Zimbabwe's lowest point |
| Beitbridge- a principle Zimbabwean border crossing into South Africa |
| Chimanimani Mountains along Zimbabwe's southern border with Mozambique |
| Kenyamba on the Zambezi River- Zimbabwe's northernmost point on the border with Zambia and Mozambique |
| Kazungula- Zimbabwe's westernmost point on the borders with Zambia, Namibia and Botswana |
| Limpopo River- Zimbabwe's southernmost point on the border with South Africa and Mozambique |
| Sorghum farmers in Muzdi- Zimbabwe's easternmost point on the border with Mozambique |
| Train at Plumtree on Zimbabwe's border with Botswana |
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| Mutare on Zimbabwe's border with Mozambique |
