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  • Essay / Great Zimbabwe in South Africa - 582

    Great ZimbabweZimbabwe is located in the south of Africa. The climate, the people, the way of life and their government; This is all so different from what we see and experience every day. Zimbabwe is a whole different world. They eat different foods, wear different clothes and also have different house structures. Zimbabwe is neither too big nor too small. It is slightly larger than the state of Colorado and has no coastline. The climate is magnificent. It is a Mediterranean climate with a very rainy summer season. Although Zimbabwe enjoys a warm climate and abundant rains, agricultural production is very low. In recent times, they have faced unemployment and high inflation. Zimbabwe has some of the most beautiful waterfalls and landscapes. Zimbabwe is home to one of Africa's richest reserves of natural resources, and much of this abundance has yet to be properly used to maximize economic growth and stability. Zimbabwe is located in the heart of South Africa. It is a landlocked country, but that does not mean that it uses less water and also needs it less. Water is one of the key factors in their success. They have a dam blocking the Zimbabwe River to the north. They also have another river called the Limpopo River to the south. This gives them most of the energy their country needs. Zimbabwe is home to the famous Victoria Falls, located in the northwest of the country. Located in the southeast of Zimbabwe, there is an ancient site where it was inhabited during the Stone Age and is now a big tourist attraction. The people of Zimbabwe are mostly colored. Men and women have different roles in their lives. Both women and men work on small farms in communal areas and women are responsible for domestic work. About seventy percent of women are small farmers, compared to thirty-five percent of men. Even though it's Africa, don't assume they have their own language. They actually speak English. There are, however, some who live in communal areas and speak in their own mother tongue (the most common are Shona and Ndebele). Their beliefs are mixed, but Christianity is mostly common and dominant; some strongly believe in witches. Twenty-four percent practice traditional beliefs and twenty-five percent practice Christianity. Zimbabwe suffers from high inflation and unemployment. This country's economy experiences a daily inflation rate that reaches ninety-eight percent, doubling almost every twenty-four hours...