Zimbabwe
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Official Name:
Republic of Zimbabwe
Short form: Zimbabwe
ISO Country Code: zw, zwe
Time:
Local Time = UTC +2h
Country Calling Code: +263
Capital City: Harare (pop. 1.5 million)
Other Cities: Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Marondera.
Government:
Type: Parliamentary.
Constitution: 21 December 1979.
Independence: 18 April 1980 (from UK)
Geography:
Location: Landlocked country in Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia.
Area: 390,757 sq. km. (150,872 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Desert and savanna, mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in the east.
Climate: Subtropical and tropical, moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March).