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Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe, referred to as a jewel when it achieved independence in 1980 has in the last decade, experienced economic and political turmoil. It has had hyper-inflation, violence, intimidation, denial of freedom of expression and organisation.
The “power sharing deal” of 2008 has led to some improvements, mainly economic, yet there remains considerable tension between the political parties and human rights abuses still occur. The legacy of colonial rule, most noticeably concerning inequality of land ownership, has not been effectively addressed.
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Zimbabwe is one of the main countries ACTSA's work focuses on. Visit our Zimbabwe campaign page for the latest updates on what ACTSA is doing and how you can help.
Each month ACTSA also produces the Zimbabwe Update on the current affairs and news from Zimbabwe. The Dignity!Period. campaign raises money to provide Zimbabwean women with sanitary products. To learn more or donate, visit the Dignity!Period. page. |
The Facts
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Capital: Harare
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Major religion: Christianity
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Main Languages: English, Shona, Ndebele, Kalanga
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Key exports: tobacco, cotton, agricultural produce, gold, minerals
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Government: Zanu PF and MDC 'Inclusive Government'
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President: Robert Mugabe
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Most recent Presidential/National Assembly elections: 2008/2008
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Next scheduled Presidential/National Assembly elections: 2013/2013
The Figures
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HIV prevalence: 15.3% aged 15-49 (UK: 0.2%)
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Adult literacy rate: 91% aged 15 and older (UK: >99%)
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GDP per capita: US$187 (UK: US$34,340)
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Life expectancy at birth: 47 years (UK: 80 years)
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Under-five mortality rate: 96 per 1,000 live births (UK: 6 per 1,000 live births)
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2010 Human Development Index Ranking (out of 169 countries): 169
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