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First Street, Harare, Zimbabwe - Photo by garybembridge -
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Population mid-1999
..........................................11,163,160
GNP per capita 1997 (Atlas method, US$)...........720
GNP 1997 (Atlas method, US$ billions)................ 8.2
Unemployment....................................................................45%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 2.3
Labor force (%) ....... 2.3
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Heroes Acre, Harare, Zimbabwe - Photo by garybembridge -
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Total
Area...................................................................150,803
sq. mi.
Poverty (% of population below national poverty line)...... 26
Urban population (% of total population) ...............................
33
Life expectancy at birth
(years).....................................................52
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live
births)........................................ 69
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5)
............................... 16
Access to safe water (% of population)
..................................... 77
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+)
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allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe __ News reports and headlines from the
African press, updated with breaking news. - From allafrica.com -
http://allafrica.com/zimbabwe/
African Studies Center | Zimbabwe Page __ Annotated directory of
links to resources about Zimbabwe. - From upenn.edu -
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Zimbabwe.html
CIA - The World Factbook -- Zimbabwe __ You will find a map and
brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy,
communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. - From CIA -
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/zi.html
Country Profile: Zimbabwe __ "The fortunes of Zimbabwe have for
more than two decades been tied to President Robert Mugabe, the pro-independence
campaigner who wrested control from a small white community and became the
country's first black leader." You will find an overview, key facts and events,
timelines and leader profiles along with current news. - illustrated - From BBC
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064589.stm
Doing Business in Zimbabwe
__ "This page provides a snapshot of
each country’s aggregate ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of
the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for each
country for all the 10 topics covered in the database." Starting a business,
dealing with licenses, employing workers, getting credit, paying taxes and much
more. - From doingbusiness.org/The World Bank Group -
http://www.doingbusiness.org/ExploreEconomies/?economyid=208
Economy of Zimbabwe __ "Properly managed, Zimbabwe's wide range
of resources should enable it to support continuing economic growth." You will
find an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - illustrated -
From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Zimbabwe
Ethnologue report for Zimbabwe __ Learn about the languages used in Zimbabwe. -
From ethnologue.com -
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=ZW
History of Zimbabwe __ "Archaeologists have found Stone-Age implements, Khoisan
cave paintings, arrowheads, pottery and pebble tools in several areas of
Zimbabwe, a suggestion of human habitation for thousands of years, and the ruins
of stone buildings provide evidence of more recent civilization." An
encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Zimbabwe
Maps of Zimbabwe __ You will find a wide variety of Zimbabwe map
resources. Select from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map
Collection and others. - From embassyworld.com -
http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Zimbabwe.html
pictures of Zimbabwe at picturesofplaces.com - zimbabwe pictures
... __ "Zimbabwe pictures including African wildlife, Victoria Falls, Zambezi
River, Chimanimani Mountains, Lake Kariba, Harare, and more!" - illustrated -
From picturesofplaces.com -
http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Africa/zimbabwe.html
Trade Shows in Zimbabwe,Trade Fairs in Zimbabwe,Zimbabwe Trade
... __ "Find information on Zimbabwe trade shows,trade fairs, trade exhibitions,
business trade shows, business trade fairs, ..." - From biztradeshows.com -
http://www.biztradeshows.com/zimbabwe/
Welcome to The Zimbabwe National Chamber Of Commerce __ Learn about the Chamber
and its activities. Good information about doing business in Zimbabwe. -
illustrated - From zncc.co.zw -
http://www.zncc.co.zw/contactUs.htm
Zimbabwe __ "...officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, and
formerly Republic of Rhodesia, is a landlocked country in the southern part of
the continent of Africa,..." You will find an encyclopedic article with links to
related materials. - illustrated - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe (04/07) __ Here are facts about the land, people, history, government,
political conditions, economy, foreign relations of Zimbabwe. - From US State
Department -
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5479.htm
Zimbabwe: Geography, Maps and Information __ You will find a
collection of resources including Zimbabwe geography, Zimbabwe maps and links to
related articles. - From about.com -
http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blzimbabwe.htm
Zimbabwe Government Online __ Official site provides information about the
Ministries and Departments. Maps, photos, general information, President Mugabe
and more. - illustrated - From government of Zimbabwe -
http://www.gta.gov.zw/
Zimbabwe: History, Geography, Government, and Culture __
Information such as geography, history, politics, government, economy,
population statistics, culture, religion, map, languages, largest cities, more.
- illustrated - From infoplease.com -
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108169.html
zimbabwe map and information page __ An atlas page with maps,
photos, general resources and more. - illustrated - From worldatlas.com -
http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/zw.htm
Zimbabwe Photos __ Galleries of click-to-view photo images, pictures of
Zimbabwe. - illustrated - From trekearth.com -
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Africa/Zimbabwe/
Zimbabwe Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information __ You will
find several galleries of pictures of Zimbabwe as well as an 'atlas' style
summary with maps of Zimbabwe and more. - illustrated - From pbase.com -
http://www.pbase.com/world/zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Travel Information
__ "With more than a passing
resemblance to a National Geographic best-of issue, Zimbabwe is a beautiful and
usually safe country to visit. It boasts the majestic Victoria Falls,
magnificent wildlife preserves and the medieval ruins of Great Zimbabwe, as well
as the bustling city of Harare." This and more - note: "travel warning" -
illustrated - From lonelyplanet.com -
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/zimbabwe/
Zimbabwe Video Clips __ You will find video clips related to the country.
'Caution' only a portion of the video clips have been reviewed by archaeolink.com. There may be material in others some would find objectionable.
- From searchforvideo.com -
http://www.searchforvideo.com/countries/zimbabwe/
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