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           ZIMBABWE
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Zimbabwe, landlocked, in
southern Africa, is a country
with spectacular physical
features and is teeming with
wildlife. It is bordered in
the north by the Zambezi
river, which flows over the
mile-wide Victoria Falls
before entering Lake Kariba.
In the south, the River
Limpopo marks its border with
South Africa. A great plateau
between 1200m and 1500m high
occupies the central area.
Massive granite outcrops,
called kopjes, also dot the
landscape. The climate is
tropical in the lowlands and
subtropical in the higher
land. About 75% of the labour
force are employed in
agriculture. Tobacco, sugar
cane, cotton, wheat and maize
are exported and form the
basis of processing
industries. Tourism is a major
growth industry.

Area (Sq. Km.): 390,580

Population: 9,700,000

Capital: Harare

Language:
English

Religion:
Traditional Beliefs

Government Type:
Parliamentary democracy.

Currency: Zimbabwe dollar

High Commission:
Zimbabwe House,
429 Strand,
London,
WC2R 0SA.
0171-836-7755

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Foreign Office Advice:

Travel is generally safe, but
driving out of town at night
should be avoided as roads and
vehicles are poorly lit.

Medical facilities are
restricted and communications
difficult outside the urban
areas. Emergency services can
only provide limited help in
an emergency.

The number of incidents of
mugging, pickpocketing and
personal assault during
vehicle break-ins has
increased in urban and tourist
centres. Visitors should be
vigilant and should carry
identification and photocopies
of passports are advised for
this purpose.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129