Zimbabwe

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/zimbabwe

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Zimbabwe?Landlocked country in Southern Africa, situated on the high plateau
2. How many people live in Zimbabwe?Approximately 16.3 million people
3. How big is Zimbabwe?390,757 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Zimbabwe?Harare
5. What language do people speak in Zimbabwe?16 official languages, including Shona, Ndebele, and English
6. What kind of government does Zimbabwe have?Unitary presidential republic

Unitary Presidential Republic: A system of government where the president is head of state and government, and power is centralized.
Great Zimbabwe: The ruins of an ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, representing a significant pre-colonial civilization.
Platinum Group Metals: A group of six metals, including platinum and palladium, for which Zimbabwe has significant mineral deposits.
Liberation Struggle: The armed conflict and political movement that led to Zimbabwe's independence from colonial rule.