Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It shares borders with South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. The population of Zimbabwe is approximately 15 million, most of whom live in rural areas. More than two-thirds of the population speak Shona as their first language. English is the official language of government.
Zimbabwe achieved majority rule and internationally recognised independence in April 1980. The Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) has dominated post-independence politics. ZAUN-PF was led by Robert Mugabe, until his resignation in November 2017 following a bloodless military intervention and large-scale public protests calling for his resignation. Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice President to Mugabe from 2014 to 2017, was sworn in as President on 24 November 2017.
Australia implemented targeted sanctions against certain individuals and entities in Zimbabwe in 2002 following concerns about political violence and human rights violations. More information on Australia's autonomous sanctions regime can be found on the Sanctions page.
Zimbabwe is endowed with plentiful natural resources that include rich mineral deposits, wildlife and arable lands. The Victoria Falls between Zimbabwe and Zambia is the largest sheet of falling water in the world.
Australia maintains an Embassy in Harare. Zimbabwe is represented in Australia by an Ambassador based in Canberra.
Economic and trade information
Travel information
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Heads of Government
Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.
Embassies and consulates
Australia
The Embassy of Australia in Zimbabwe is responsible for Zimbabwe