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Zimbabwe Cities with Hotels
 Zimbabwe, landlocked republic in southern Africa, bounded on the north by Zambia and Mozambique, on the east by Mozambique, on the south by South Africa, and on the southwest and west by Botswana. Formerly the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, the white government of the territory unilaterally declared itself independent in 1965 and adopted a republican form of. Formerly the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, the white government of the territory unilaterally declared itself independent in 1965 and adopted a republican form of government in 1970. In 1979, as Zimbabwe Rhodesia, the territory installed a transitional coalition government; the following year a new black majority government was elected and the country became formally independent as Zimbabwe. The total area of the country is 390,759 sq km (150,873 sq mi). Harare is its capital and largest city.
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Land and Resources
Zimbabwe is an upland country with a relatively temperate climate and a diversity of agricultural and mineral resources.
Physiographic Regions
Zimbabwe occupies part of the great plateau of southern Africa. The most prominent physical feature is a broad ridge that runs southwest to northeast across the country. It has an elevation of between 1200 and 1500 m (between 4000 and 5000 ft) and is known as the High Veld. On either side of the ridge the land slopes downward, in the north to the Zambezi River and in the south to the Limpopo River. These areas have average elevations of about 1070 m (about 3500 ft) and are known as the Middle Veld. Along the eastern border is a mountain range that rises to a maximum elevation of 2592 m (8504 ft) at Mount Inyangani. A number of short rivers rise in the High Veld. Of these rivers the Shangani and Sanyati flow north, and the Save and Lundi flow south. Lake Kariba, which was formed behind Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River, lies astride the country's northern boundary.
Climate
Although Zimbabwe lies in the Tropic Zone, its climate is moderated by high elevation. The average temperature is 16° C (60° F) in July (winter), and 21° C (70° F) in January (summer). The average annual rainfall is about 890 mm (about 35 in) in the High Veld and less than 610 mm (24 in) in most parts of the Middle Veld. Most rainfall occurs from November to March.
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