Zimbabwe used to have the best infrastructure of the African continent outside neighbouring South Africa and used to be the preferred African tourist destination for many travellers. The political and economic turmoil that was struggeling the country since ca. 1999 changed the country and only a few travellers made their way to Harare, Bulawayo or the mighty Victoria Falls. The year 2009 led to a reduction in the level of political violence and human rights abuses and since that time Zimbabwe has generally experienced a relatively stable period with reasonable economic growth. The travellers, as well as some international airlines, didn't forget about Zimbabwe, recognised that the country is on its way of recovery and are now coming back to this beautiful country in Southern Africa.

Zimbabwe at a glance

• Weather: Zimbabwe in general enjoys a pretty temperate climate. The cooler month are May to October with temperatures similar to the Mediterranean summer (warm, sunny days; cool and clear nights). Freezing temperatures with frosts in the Eastern Highlands are not uncommon, but it never snows.
  The Lowfeld and the Zambezi Valley experience hotter and more humid temperatures, but in winter there is some rainfall.
• Malaria in Zimbabwe: prophylaxis is recommended for all areas, except the cities of Harare and Bulawayo. Malaria risk exists from November through June in areas below 1200 m and year-round in the Zambezi valley. Shop-Apotheke.com
• Area: 390,757km²
• Capital: Zimbabwe
• Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar
• Languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects
• Population: 11,392,629
• Ethnic groups: African 98% (Shona 82%, Ndebele 14%, other 2%), mixed and Asian 1%, white less than 1%
• Climate: tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)
• Elevation extremes: lowest point: junction of the Runde and Save rivers 162 m | highest point: Inyangani 2,592 m
• HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 15.3% (2007 est.)
• Electricity: 220v - 50hz
  plugs: three round pins with ground; rectangular blade plug - click here
• Internet country code: .zw

 

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