Rachel Burdette Geography D January 26, 2015 Zimbabwe

Map of Zimbabwe

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Population million Religion- Christianity (84%) Islam (1%) Traditional African (3%) Nonreligious (12%) Currency- South African Rand, Botswana Pula, Euro, Pound Sterling Natural Resources- coal, nickel, copper, iron ore, tin Major Citys- Harare (capitol), Bulawayo, Chitungwiza Zimbabwe Facts Government- Republic

Climate:  High elevation  Rainy season is November to March  Average temperature is 45ºF- 90ºF Vegetation:  Corn and Maize are the staple crops  Tobacco is the most valuable crop

Culture- Dancing, Art and Music are very important, some traditional instruments are the marimba and the mbira Customs- song and dance are crucial to ceremonies, roasted and stewed meat are the food of celebrations Official Languages- English Shona Ndebele Culture and Customs

Hot Spots Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Victoria Falls Bridge connects Zambia to Zimbabwe. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are the largest ruins in Africa south of the Sahara. Matobo National Park is the oldest one in Zimbabwe.

Postcards from Zimbabwe The Plains of Zimbabwe Zebra on the Grasslands Hwange: Zimbabwe's largest national park Stones in Matobo National Park Herds of Elephants at a Mana Pool

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