Republic of Zimbabwe is located in the south of the African continent, with a population of 12,619,600, making it the
72nd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Harare with a total population of 1,606,000. The country
encompasses 390,757 square kilometers making it the 61st 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 President Joyce
Majuru, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for six years with no term limits. Traditionally
Zimbabwe has two Vice Presidents however John Landa Nkomo died 17 January 2013 and no replacement has been
named. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Ministers
Arthur Mutambara and Thokozani Khuphe, 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 1,606,000. The country
encompasses 390,757 square kilometers making it the 61st 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 President Joyce
Majuru, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for six years with no term limits. Traditionally
Zimbabwe has two Vice Presidents however John Landa Nkomo died 17 January 2013 and no replacement has been
named. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Ministers
Arthur Mutambara and Thokozani Khuphe, 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 |
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| Tradtional Zimbabwe food- Meat and sauce |
| Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia |
ZIMBABWE
Updated 12 March 2013
Updated 12 March 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
14.3% (2009 est.)
1.2 million
83,000
1.2 million
83,000
| 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 |
