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ZI Flag  Zimbabwe —  (zim bäb´wā)
About The People

Did You Know... The name Zimbabwe was derived from the stone structures of Great Zimbabwe o  »» More

Eating & Recipes... While many people use Western utensils, it is also common to eat with the f  »» More

In Their Language... A handshake is commonly used in greeting. A person claps hands when as  »» More

Fashion... Generally speaking, Zimbabweans wear Western-style clothing. Traditional Af  »» More

Socializing... Zimbabwe has an interesting variety of customs. Zimbabweans are generally f  »» More

Family... The father in Zimbabwe is usually the leader of the family, but the mother   »» More

Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport. Other sports include track and field  »» More

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Zimbabwe History
Primarily of the Bantu group of south and central Africa, the black Zimbabweans are divided into two major language groups, which are subdivided into several ethnic groups. The Mashona (Shona speakers), who constitute about 75% of the population, have lived in the area the longest and are the majority  »» More
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Capital Cities... Harare  »» History of Harare
Population: 11,651,858
GDP: $332,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 390,580 (sq km) 150,803 (sq mi)
Currency: Zimbabwean dollar
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