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Capital: Harare
Airports: The main airport for international travel is Harare International (HRE). Other airports in Zimbabwe include Bulawayo (BUQ), Hwange (HWN), Kariba (KAB), Masvingo (MVZ), Mutare (Grand Reef) UTA) and Victoria Falls (Spray View) (VFA).
Currency: The Zimbabwean dollar (Z$) is the basic monetary unit. It is divided into 100 cents. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: English is the official language. Shona, Sindebele and several tribal dialects are also in use.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Zimbabwe.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The web site for the Zimbabwe Embassy in Washington, DC has information on a wide range of topics, including travel and tourism.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Zimbabwe.
Five sites in Zimbabwe have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Recommended Reading: Lonely Planet - Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia | Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia travel atlas; Rough Guides - Zimbabwe