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First prime minister of Zimbabwe (1980- 1987) Established one- party rule, and became executive president in 1987 Originally trained as a teacher but was introduced to politics at the University College of Fort Hare In 1963, helped the reverand of Zimbabwe to form the Zimbabwe African National Union Earned law degree in the next ten years Land-locked country Lies between the Zambezi River and the Limpopo River Elevated on the Central Plateau Eastern part is very mountainous with Mt. Nyangani being their tallest mountain Victoria Falls is one of the biggest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world Has a tropical climate Has a desert and savanna terrain Home to about half of the world's population of black rhinoceroses and rare species such as the cape vulture, black-cheeked lovebird, and brown hyena For the animal's safety, the government has acquired a new policy of shooting poachers on-sight. Has deposits of over 40 different minerals, which include gold, silver, platinum, and copper Harvest corn, cotton, tobacco, wheat, coffee, tea, sugarcane, and peanuts Corn is the largest food crop and the largest export was tobacco, followed by cotton. Livestock includes cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs Have manufacturing, commerce, mining, and Transport and communication industries Make approximately 85.5 million dollars on exports to the U.S. The Great Zimbabwe Stone ruins, Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the extensive wildlife has been a significant help to thier economy Zimbabwe has considerable hydro-electric power potential, and many coal deposits, which makes it less dependent on oil as an energy source, compared to other countries. Only 15% of Zimbabwe's energy comes from oil. Economy Exports:1.321 Billion 98% black 71% Shona ethnic group 16% Ndebele ethnic group 11% Other African 1% White 1% Mixed and Asian 43.9% 0-14 years old 52.2% ages 15-64 3.9% 65 years and older __**Safety and Rule of Law:**__ Zimbabwe national army has 30,000 members Air Force of Zimbabwe has 4,000 members, and half of them are mission capable Zimbabwe republic police has 25,000 members House of assembly has 214 members __**Participation and Human Rights:**__ Constitution has bill of rights and extensive protection of human rights Women are lured to false employment opportunities and then are forced into involuntary servitude or sexual exploition. GDP growth rate: -1.3% Public debt: 282.6% of GDP Inflation reached 623% in 2004 Zimbabwean currency was dropped Zimbabwe trades in U.S. dollars, South African Rands, Euros, Sterlings, and Botswana Pulas. Stopped inflation (fell to -3%) and guided economic growth 68% below poverty line Attendance for education is mandatory Adult literacy rate: 91% In 2008, Zimbabwe spent $7.3 million that was donated by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
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 * __Population:__** 12,521,000
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