Zimbabwe, Country in southern Africa
Zimbabwe is a republic in southern Africa between the Zambezi in the north and the Limpopo in the south, while the Eastern Highlands form a mountainous eastern border. The central plateau sits at roughly 1200 to 1600 meters in elevation and shapes the temperate climate of the region.
Ruins from the 11th to 15th centuries served as the trading center of a major African kingdom and gave the modern nation its name. British colonial rule ended in 1980 when the country gained independence and named itself after the historical stone structures.
Shona communities preserve their culture through stone sculpture, drum-based ceremonies and oral narratives passed down across generations. These practices remain visible in daily life and shape festivals as well as local markets throughout the country.
The US dollar functions as the main currency for transactions, while South African rand and Botswana pula are accepted at many establishments. Visitors should carry smaller bills as change can be scarce and mobile payment methods are increasingly common.
The Chinhoyi Caves hold an underground network with tunnels and pools, including the Wonder Hole where water maintains a year-round constant temperature. The depth of the main pool reaches roughly 90 meters and attracts divers from around the world.
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Victoria Falls
415.5 km
Great Zimbabwe
237.4 km
Kariba Dam
239.3 km
Lake Kariba
246.1 km
National Heroes Acre
148.3 km
Matobo National Park
266.9 km
Victoria Falls Bridge
415.5 km
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
419.1 km
Mount Nyangani
327.4 km
Chinhoyi Caves
129.4 km
Mana Pools
304.4 km
Birchenough Bridge
320.4 km
Balancing Rocks
159.5 km
Gonarezhou National Park
410 km
Victoria Falls National Park
416.9 km
Nyanga National Park
318.4 km
Mutarazi Falls
321.6 km
Zambezi National Park
438.9 kmBumbusi National Monument
376.1 km
Lake Mutirikwe
241.1 km
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
154.6 km
Alfred Beit Road Bridge
420.3 km
Chirundu Bridge
285.5 kmChirinda Forest Botanical Reserve
379.1 km
Naletale
160.3 km
Lake Chivero
126.6 kmMatusadona National Park
218.7 km
Nesbitt Castle
226 km
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