 Zimbabwe — (zim bäb´wā) |
About The People
Did You Know...... The name Zimbabwe was derived from the stone structures of Great Zimbabwe or Dzimbahwe which means " »» More
Fashion... Generally speaking, Zimbabweans wear Western-style clothing. Traditional African dress is reserved f »» More
Socializing... Zimbabwe has an interesting variety of customs. Zimbabweans are generally friendly, cheerful, optimi »» More
Family... The father in Zimbabwe is usually the leader of the family, but the mother also exercises influence »» More
Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport. Other sports include track and field, cricket, rubgy, wrestling an »» 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 language group. The Matabele (Sindebele speakers), representing about 20% of the population and centered in the southwest around Bulawayo, arrived within the last 150 years. An offshoot of the South African Zulu group, they maintained control over the Mashona until the white occupation of Rhodesia in 1890.
More than half of white Zimbabweans, primarily of English origin, arrived in Zimbabwe »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Harare »» History of Harare
Population: 11,392,629
GDP: $1,960,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 390,580 (sq km) 150,803 (sq mi)
Currency: Zimbabwean dollar
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