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Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked Southern African country known for its rich mineral resources, wildlife, and complex political history. Its capital city is Harare. Formerly known as Rhodesia during colonial rule, Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain in 1980 under the leadership of Robert Mugabe. The country is famous for attractions such as Victoria Falls and has remained central to discussions on African politics, economic reform, and governance.

Quick facts about Zimbabwe

  1. It is a sovereign landlocked nation in Southern Africa, deriving its name from the Shona term Dsimba-dza-mabwe, translating to "houses of stone" or "venerated stone buildings" after the ancient Great Zimbabwe monument.
  2. It achieved formal international independence on April 18, 1980, following the end of minority rule in Southern Rhodesia and the conclusion of the Lancaster House Agreement.
  3. They have suffered under systemic state corruption scandals and international sanctions, highlighted by the 2023 Gold Mafia investigative disclosures detailing multi-billion-dollar state-linked gold smuggling, money laundering, and central bank arbitrage networks.

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