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Friday, April 18, 2008

Independence Day of Zimbabwe



Today is the Independence Day of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe gained her independence on April 18, 1980 from the United Kingdom.

Official Name: Republic of Zimbabwe
Area: 390, 580 sq km. (150, 760 sq. miles)
Cities: Capital – Harare. Other cities – Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Marondera.
Population: 13.3 million (UN, 2007)
Religions: Christianity 75%, offshoot Christian sects, animist, and Muslim
Languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele.
Type of Government: Parliamentary
GDP: $ 7.2 billion (2000 est.)
Monetary Unit: 1 Zimbabwe Dollar = 100 cents
President: Robert Mugabe
Internet domain: .zw
International Dialing Code: +263
Official Web Pages:
http://www.gta.gov.zw/
http://www.parlzim.gov.zw/

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