Zimbabwe – the homeland of Victoria

Art

Zimbabwe may not be Africa’s largest or richest country but it certainly boasts a cultural and natural heritage. One of the largest waterfalls on the planet is located on its border with Zambia.

Zimbabwe has a fairly rich history that dates back to the ancient Bushmen settlement in the present territory of the country, whose tribes still reside there. Later, in the 12th century, another was formed here, called Monomotapa. The population was subsequently attacked by colonizers, and Zimbabwe gained full independence only in 1980.

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Natural heritage

Zimbabwe’s natural wealth can envy many countries. This is not surprising: the vast savannahs, populated by a large number of exotic animals for us, the boundless forests and, of course, the world-famous waterfall. 

Victoria is an English queen who in 1855 named the waterfall after David Livingston, its discoverer. Situated 120 meters high and more than 1,800 meters wide, the waterfall is located on the Zambezi River. 

At first, Africans were afraid to approach him, but after the road was paved, more and more people came to Victoria to enjoy the glamorous beauty of the waterfall. Victoria belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage and is one of the major attractions of South Africa.

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Culture

A distinctive feature of the indigenous peoples of Zimbabwe is the identification of their clans, whose history dates back to their earliest ancestors. Each clan is assigned its own symbol, often corresponding to the name of some animal. Among these dynasties, such symbols are quite important.

African peoples are also known for their unique creativity. Stone sculptures, wood carvings, jewelry, embroidery, various basket designs, pottery are all just some of Zimbabwe’s applied art, recognizably endowed with national colours.

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Music plays a major role in Zimbabwe’s culture. No important event or religious ritual of the local nationalities, for whom religion plays a key role in life, can take place without musical accompaniment. The Shona, one of the oldest peoples in Zimbabwe, have been using their national musical instrument, the Kalimba, for more than a thousand years. It is a piece of wood with metal keys attached to it.

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The country can boast historical and cultural attractions as well as natural ones. Reminders of ancient settlements on Zimbabwe’s territory, such as the Khami or the Acropolis, have survived and are important tourist destinations in the country. Cathedrals, museums and galleries, considered the country’s “cultural treasure” have been a source of pride for Zimbabweans.

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The country can be visited not only to see all of the above, but also to try local, exotic cuisine for us. There is a large number of nurseries. Chimodo, Nhedi, Mutakura, Biltong and Zimbabwe’s main national dish is Sadza, a corn porridge that is eaten locally in many different variations.

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Standard of living and economic situation

Despite the wealth of nature, the country is considered one of Africa’s poor economies. Zimbabwe is still reeling from the terrible crisis of 2008. Then the local currency depreciated so much that people drowned their stoves with banknotes, because buying firewood would have cost them more. Subsequently, the dollar became the official currency in Zimbabwe. 

Unemployment is rife and most of the population is engaged in agriculture, which can be considered characteristic of African countries, a large part of which is inhabited by indigenous peoples. However, the country is one of the leaders in gold and diamond mining.

The average life expectancy in Zimbabwe is 34-35 years, although the opposite is not uncommon. For example, the country’s previous president lived to be 95 years old.

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Visiting the country as a tourist can be a very interesting and rewarding experience that is sure to be memorable.