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Country Area |
390,757 sq. km. (150,872 sq. mi.) |
Place to Visit |
Victoria Falls
Harare
Bulawayo
Matobo National Park
Nyanga National Park
Hwange National Park
Mutare
Masvingo
Lake Mutirikwi National Park
Chinhoyi
Mana Pools National Park
Matusadona National Park
Gonarezhou National Park
Kadoma
Kariba Lake |
News |
Current news from Zimbabwe.
The Chronicle
Government controlled press (Bulawayo).
The Daily News
Daily independent newspaper, with the largest circulation.
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 Mirror
Government influenced national news.
ZimEye
International edited Zimbabwe and Africa news.
The Zimbabwean
Zimbabwe news published from UK and South Africa.
The Zimbabwe Situation
News and links relating to the crisis in Zimbabwe.
ZimNews
Zimbabwe based news site. |
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Art Culture |
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.
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. |
Economy Business |
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Central bank of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
Zimbabwe's Stock Exchange
ZimTrade
Zimbabwe trade information portal. |
Transport |
Air Zimbabwe
The former Air Rhodesia. Air Zimbabwe is the country's largest passenger carrier. |
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Tourism |
Discover Zimbabwe: Bulawayo and the Bulawayo Railway Museum, Bumbusi National Monument, Chimanimani District (mountainous area), Danangombe (Dhlo-Dhlo) archaeological site, Harare, Eastern Highlands, Hwange National Park, Ruins of Khami, Lake Kariba (the world's largest man-made lake), Masvingo Province (Great Zimbabwe ruins), Matobo National Park, Nyanga National Park, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Bridge. |
Education |
Africa University
A private, Pan-African and United Methodist-Related institution close to Mutare.
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, the nation's largest university, founded in 1955. |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR ZIMBABWE TOURIST VISAS:
Maximum Stay: 30 days
NON US PASSPORT HOLDERS CHECK YOUR CLASS:
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR ZIMBABWE "B Class" VISAS:
Two completed Zimbabwe visa applications
Two passport type photos
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary
Two copies of hotel arrangements |
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Additional Information |
Climate: Subtropical and tropical, moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March).
Type: Parliamentary. Constitution: 21 December 1979. Independence: 18 April 1980 (from UK)
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 - commodities: platinum, cotton, tobacco, gold, ferroalloys, textiles/clothing
Imports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, other manufactures, chemicals, fuels, food products |
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