The Republic of Zimbabwe is an independent country in Southern Africa, well endowed with mineral, agricultural and other resources which have created opportunities for the growth of resource-based industrial activities.

Total Area: 390757 square kilometres

Land: 386670 square kilometres

Water: 4 087 square kilometres

Time Zone: +2 Hours GMT

Languages: English (Official), Shona, Ndebele

Capital City: Harare

Tourist Towns: Victoria Falls, Masvingo, Nyanga, Matopos, Kariba

Population: 12.2 Million (Dec. 2008)

Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar (Z$) = 100 cents


Transport

Good road, rail and air transport network. Although Zimbabwe is landlocked, there is access to the seaports through the Beira and Maputo in Mozambique and Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London in South Africa.


Travel Information

A valid passport with at least 6 months from date of entry is required for all travellers.
Visa: Contact the Zimbabwean diplomatic representative near you in order to obtain up to date information on visa requirements.


Economic Organisations

SADC, COMESA, COTONOU, UN, WTO

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