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Flag Description
Seven equal horizontal bands of green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green with a white isosceles triangle edged in black with its base on the hoist side; a yellow zimbabwe bird representing the long history of the country is superimposed on a red five-pointed star in the center of the triangle, which symbolizes peace; green symbolizes agriculture, yellow - mineral wealth, red - blood shed to achieve independence, and black stands for the native people.

Currency
Zimbabwean dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Southern africa, between south africa and zambia.

Climate
Tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (november to march).

Terrain
Mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at junction of the Runde and Save rivers 162 m. The highest point is at Inyangani 2,592 m.

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Map of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

This is a map of Zimbabwe. The map illustrates the location of Harare and its proximity to Kariba, Binga, Mutare, and the Lake Kariba.

Other countries on this map include: Zambia / Botswana / South Africa

Zimbabwe News:
UN condemns SA vineyard attacks
The UN condemns violent attacks against Zimbabweans seeking work in South African vineyards.
Mugabe army 'quits diamond field'
Soldiers have started to leave Zimbabwe's diamond fields, a minister says, after warnings from the global trade watchdog.

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