Knowing about some of the important facts about Mutare will help you know the city better and enjoy a hassle free trip to the city. Mutare was formerly known as Umtali and is near the Mozambique border. The city of Mutare is the commercial center for a rich agricultural and gold-mining region. The industries in the city include automobile assembly, petroleum refining and the manufacture of textiles. Here are some of the important facts about Mutare that will help you while you plan your trip to the city.
The city of Mutare is connected by rail with the port of Beira in Mozambique, but the line is in poor condition. After being founded in the year 1890, Mutare grew after the coming of the railroad.
The city is located high in the mountains of the Eastern Highlands, on the border of Mozambique and is Zimbabwe's gateway to the sea. This city area is known as the Eastern Highlands as one enjoys rigorous mountain terrain and lush green forests. Sightseeing in the natural surroundings is very popular and you will find landscape views and rushing mountain streams teaming with fresh mountain trout.
Transportation facts about Mutare:-
The city is well connected by roads. It has a direct link to the port of Beira just 290 kilometers away. Mutare is also served by an excellent road network to Zimbabwe's interior. Harare, the capitol city is only a 3 hour drive from Mutare and all other major cities are connected by fast, well maintained roads.
Mutare is serviced by excellent rail network with daily passenger and freight links to the towns of Nyazura, Rusape and Harare. There are several flights a week link Mutare to the capitol and beyond.
Facts about communications in Mutare:-
Telephone, telegraph, facsimile, Internet and e-mail services are all available in Mutare city. A cellular telephone system functions in other parts of the country with plans to expand to Mutare.
Facts regarding Business Support Services:-
Mutare is an urban city with a full array of business services. Some of the banks you will find here include Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays, Zimbank, Stanbic Commercial Bank and the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe. In addition to major banking services there are also many insurance, law, accounting, clerical, engineering and consulting services within the city.
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