Zimbabwe Travel Guide offers information on geography of Zimbabwe, weather in Zimbabwe, culture of Zimbabwe, festivals and events in Zimbabwe, cuisine in Zimbabwe. Read on to know more about Zimbabwe.
Geography of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is situated in the southern part of Africa. It is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa in the south, Zambia in the northwest, Botswana towards the southwest and Mozambique towards the east. The main rivers in the country are Limpopo River and Zambezi River. The Limpopo River separates the country from South Africa. Mount Nyangani is the highest peak in the country. The country house the Victoria Falls which is situated on the Zambezi River.
Weather in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is situated towards the south of Equator. It experiences summer when New York faces winter. While it is winter in Zimbabwe when there is summer in New York. Since the country is situated at an elevation of 915 meters above sealevel it experiences an average annual maximum temperature of 33 degree Celsius and a minimum temperature of 7 degree Celsius. The rainy season begins from November and continues till March. Most of the rainfall occurs either in the morning or in the night. The best time to go to Zimbabwe is during July- September or after the rainy season during May-June. Zimbabwe has a tropical type of climate.
Culture of Zimbabwe
The country's independence day is celebrated on 18th April. The popular sports in Zimbabwe are football, cricket, rugby. The country boasts of its traditional arts which include pottery, textiles, carvings, basketry, jewelery, shona sculptures, stools carved out of a single log of wood. English is the official language in Zimbabwe. Charles Mungoshi is a renowned author in the country. His stories in English are world famous. Other popular authors of the country are Catherine Buckle and Ian Smith.
Cuisine in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe food comprises mealie meal; porridge made from cormeal with peanut butter, milk, jam; bota; sadza; rice with chicken and cabbage salad; dried fish preparations; meat and beef preparations.
Festivals and Events in Zimbabwe
Some of the festivals in Zimbabwe are Christmas in Zimbabwe, New Year in Zimbabwe and Harare International Festival of Arts.
Tourist Destinations in Zimbabwe
- Harare
- Bulawayo
- Mutare
- Gweru
- Masvingo
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