Zimbabwe

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). UN sanctions and a guerrilla uprising finally led to free elections in 1979 and independence (as Zimbabwe) in 1980. Robert Mugabe, the nation's first prime minister, has been the country's only ruler (as president since 1987) and has dominated the country's political system since independence. His misguided land redistribution campaign begun in 2000 caused an exodus of white farmers, crippled the economy, and ushered in widespread shortages of basic commodities. Ignoring international condemnation, Mugabe rigged the 2002 presidential election to have himself reelected.Location: Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia Climate: Tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March) Borders: Botswana 813 km, Mozambique 1,231 km, South Africa 225 km, Zambia 797 km More... Zimbabwe is home to the grand Victoria Falls. Described by David Livingstone as quot;scenes so lovely must have been gazed on by angels in their flight' Zimbabwe also has so much more to offer as anyone who has been to Lake Kariba, the Eastern Highlands or the mysterious ruins of Great Zimbabwe, will gladly testify. Zimbabwe also boasts some of the finest game parks in Africa such as Hwange amp; Mana Pools.

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