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Zimbabwe Facts and Figures
Location of zimbabwe
Flag of Zimbabwe
Map of Zimbabwe
Meaning of Country's name |
"House of Stone" |
Capital |
Harare |
Largest Cities |
Harare and Bulawayo |
Population |
12,521,000 (est.2009) |
Country Code |
263 |
Internet Country Code |
.zw |
Area |
150,871 mi² (390,757 km²) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly larger than Montana |
Bordering Countries |
Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
April 18, 1980 |
Type of Government |
Semi-presidential Parliamentary |
Languages Spoken |
English, Shona, Ndebele |
Religions Practiced |
Christian, Greek orthodox, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha'i, Atheist |
GDP per Capita |
$355 (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
-5.30% (2009 est) |
Top Exports |
Food, Machinery, Fertilizers |
National Holidays |
1 Jan - New Year's Day, 2 Apr - Good Friday, 5 Apr - Easter Monday, 18 Apr - Independence Day, 1 May - Workers' Day, 25 May - Africa Day, 9 Aug - Heroes' Day, 10 Aug - Defence Forces Day, 22 Dec - Unity Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day, 26 Dec - Boxing Day |
Money Currency |
Zimbabwean Dollar |
National Sports Teams |
National Rugby Union Team, National Cricket Team, National Women's Cricket Team, Davis Cup Team, Fed Cup team, National Women's Rugby Team, National Baseball Team |
Random Fact |
You have to have your headlights in your car on between the time of 5:30pm to 5:30am |
NEWS FROM Zimbabwe
Saturday, 05-18-13, 10:59
[The Herald]Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has hailed the land reform for empowering Zimbabweans with productive land. He was speaking at the launch of the Food and Nutrition Security Policy in Harare on Thursday. The policy was launched by President Robert Mugabe. Prof Mutambara said the successful land reform was a revolution that created a new dispensation althoughthere was need to boost productivity.
Saturday, 05-18-13, 10:20
[The Herald]GOVERNMENT has given all businesses operating in reserved sectors of the economy under the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act a six-month ultimatum to apply for indigenisation compliance certificates.
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