Zimbabwe, located in Southern Africa, has a population of around 14 million with a life expectancy of 56 years for men and 60 years for women. The country is multilingual, with English, Shona, and Ndebele being the most spoken languages, and it features significant landmarks like Victoria Falls, a major natural wonder. Economically, agriculture, industry, and mining are key sectors, while the health system faces challenges such as high mortality rates due to various diseases.

1. Zimbabwe Country Profile
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2. Geographic Location
located in Southern Africa
390,757 km2 (150,872 sq mi)
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3. Divided into 10 Provinces
Population around Fourteen (14) million people
Life expectancy:56 yrs for men & 60 yrs for women.
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4. Origin of Name
Dzimbabwe= House of stones
ancient Dwelling. no cement/ mortar
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
located In Masvingo
South of Zimbabwe 4

5. • A total of 16 official languages, with English,
Shona and Ndebele being the most common.
• English is the main language used in schools
and as judicial language.
• Shona approx 70%, Ndebele about 30% of the
population.
Ethnicity
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6. Population Distribution
40% people in Urban areas growth rate
(2010-2015)=3.4
60% people in rural areas
Growth rate (2010-1015) = 1.3%
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Harare city Rural Housing
High Density Housing
Low Density Housing

7. Victoria Falls
One of 7
Natural
Wonders 7

8. Vitoria Falls
• Indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya‘
• Literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders'
• The Largest Water Fall In the World
• A width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height
of 108 metres (354 ft),
• Water Falls at a rate
of 3,000 tonnes/second.
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9. National Heritage
223km long- man made lake
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10. National Heritage
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11. Economic Indicators
• Major trading partners (% of exports) 2012-
South Africa (68.9), United Arab Emirates
(12.4), Mozambique (7.3) ,Zambia
(3.3),Botswana (1.3)
• Major trading partners (% of imports) 2012-
South Africa (42.2), United Kingdom (17.2),
United States (7.6), China (5.6), Zambia (3.4),
Mozambique (2.6)
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12. Major Economic Drivers
Sector GDP Products
Agriculture 20.1% Corn, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Tobacco,
Peanuts, Meat, etc
Industry 25.4% Steel, Wood Products, Chemicals,
Fertilizer, Clothing & footwear, Fodd
& Beverages
Mining 25.4% Coal, Gold, Diamonds,
Platinum,Nickel, Tin, Other Ores
Services 54.5% Tourism, Non formal trade
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13. Zimbabwe Health System
• Governed by Ministry of Health
& Child Care
• Consists of four administrative
levels; national, provincial,
district and community levels.
• Health Delivery system based on
the Primary Health Care
Approach
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• The health status of the nation is
characterized by high infant, child and
maternal mortality.
• There is high morbidity and mortality across
all age groups due to;
– HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis, malaria, Non
Communicable Diseases, malnutrition and
diarrheal diseases.
Health Status

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Central hosp Provincial
Rural hospi

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