Zimbabwe
n. Republic of Zimbabwe, country in the south of Africa | ||||
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Noun
1. a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980
(synonym) Republic of Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia
(hypernym) African country, African nation
(part-holonym) Africa
(member-meronym) Chewa
(part-meronym) Harare, Salisbury, capital of Zimbabwe
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zimbabwe
n : a landlocked republic in south central africa formerly called rhodesia; achieved independence from the united kingdom in 1980 [syn: zimbabwe, republic of zimbabwe, rhodesia, southern rhodesia]
similar words(1)
republic of zimbabwe
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Flag of Zimbabwe
Background
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 chaotic 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 ensure his reelection. Opposition and labor groups launched general strikes in 2003 to pressure MUGABE to retire early; security forces continued their brutal repression of regime opponents.
Map of Zimbabwe
More about Zimbabwe:
| Country Data Codes |
ZW (Internet),
ZW (ISO 3166),
ZWE (ISO 3166),
ZI (FIPS 10-4)
| Country Phone Codes |
263
| Area Code International |
Country Code -263
| Currency In Each Country |
Zimbabwean dollar (ZWD)
This page was last updated on 17 May, 2005
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Birthdate: September 24, 1972
Birthplace: Harare, Zimbabwe
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Position: Forward
International: 42 caps, 20 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Dynamos FC, Winterthur FC
Transfer Fee: N/A
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