1. Zimbabwe By: Katelyn Dawson

2. Location Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa. Its surrounding countries are Zambia(north west), Mozambique (east), Botswana (south west), and South Africa.

3. Geographic Features and Climate Zimbabwe is slightly larger than Montana. Its capital is Harare-located in the north east. The “veld” is a way to describe the southern Africa, The savannas were broad expanses of open grass land, and low brush with scattered trees. The land has three different major categories, the highveld, the middleveld, and the lowveld. The highveld is very elevated and is the main water source. It isn’t good for farming because its soil erodes easily. The middleveld rises to an average elevation. It is a declined and sandy elevation and causes constant erosion. The lowveld is sandy and infertile. The soil does not hold moisture very well which makes it hard to farm. Zimbabwe is slightly larger than Montana. Its capital is Harare-located in the north east. The “veld” is a way to describe the southern Africa, The savannas were broad expanses of open grass land, and low brush with scattered trees. The land has three different major categories, the highveld, the middleveld, and the lowveld. The highveld is very elevated and is the main water source. It isn’t good for farming because its soil erodes easily. The middleveld rises to an average elevation. It is a declined and sandy elevation and causes constant erosion. The lowveld is sandy and infertile. The soil does not hold moisture very well which makes it hard to farm.

5. Languages There are two major language groups the Mashona and Matabele. The Mashona speak Shona, the group is about 75% of the country. The Matabele speak Sindebele and is about 25% of the country. Most of the Matabele are located in the southwest area around Bulawayo. There are two major language groups the Mashona and Matabele. The Mashona speak Shona, the group is about 75% of the country. The Matabele speak Sindebele and is about 25% of the country. Most of the Matabele are located in the southwest area around Bulawayo.

6. The White population More than half white Zimbabweans, primarily of the English origin, arrived in Zimbabwe after world war II. The English language is rarely used in Zimbabwe. The whites help influence sports, art, and education. The whites are very important in the history of Zimbabwe. More than half white Zimbabweans, primarily of the English origin, arrived in Zimbabwe after world war II. The English language is rarely used in Zimbabwe. The whites help influence sports, art, and education. The whites are very important in the history of Zimbabwe.

7. Government The government type is a Parliment Democracy. The president is Robert Gabrial since December 1987. independence: 18 April 1980 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day: 18 April (1980) Constitution: 21 December 1979 The government type is a Parliment Democracy. The president is Robert Gabrial since December 1987. independence: 18 April 1980 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day: 18 April (1980) Constitution: 21 December 1979

8. Economy Zimbabwe has had many economic problems. They have high inflation and not enough food. 80% of the countries people are unemployed. Its public debt is 241.2% of GDP. Zimbabwe has had many economic problems. They have high inflation and not enough food. 80% of the countries people are unemployed. Its public debt is 241.2% of GDP.

9. History Zimbabwe had its first declaration in 1961 when the whites were in power. They declared their independence in 1965. The British demanded to have votes and elections in Zimbabwe in 1979. Robert Mugabe is Zimbabwe’s only leader, and has dominated the countries political system since they gained independence. Mugabe instituted price controls on all basic commodities causing store shelves empty for months in January 2007. Zimbabwe had its first declaration in 1961 when the whites were in power. They declared their independence in 1965. The British demanded to have votes and elections in Zimbabwe in 1979. Robert Mugabe is Zimbabwe’s only leader, and has dominated the countries political system since they gained independence. Mugabe instituted price controls on all basic commodities causing store shelves empty for months in January 2007.

10. Culture Music and dance are largely based on African traditions. The fine arts in Zimbabwe were inspired by the whites and Africans. The white Zimbabweans influenced the spread of sports. Family and marriage are very important in Zimbabwe. They hold large celebrations in the town when somebody is married. They have very traditional weddings. Women of Zimbabwe: In the Shona tradition women had no rights or say. Now the women of Zimbabwe have more say and can make decisions by themselves. The treatment of women is still being improved. Music and dance are largely based on African traditions. The fine arts in Zimbabwe were inspired by the whites and Africans. The white Zimbabweans influenced the spread of sports. Family and marriage are very important in Zimbabwe. They hold large celebrations in the town when somebody is married. They have very traditional weddings. Women of Zimbabwe: In the Shona tradition women had no rights or say. Now the women of Zimbabwe have more say and can make decisions by themselves. The treatment of women is still being improved.

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