History
Early History:
Zimbabwe has been inhabited for over 500,000 years. One of the earliest of these inhabitants were the San, the earliest settler's in Zimbabwe. The San were the first identifiable settlers, who date back 30,000 years. Other settlers include the Khosian, Bantu, Shona, and many other people. Also, an ancient stone city called "Great Zimbabwe" was created between 800 and 1500 AD by the Shona people. All the walls are about 11 meters high, and in some places, it is 6 meters thick. The city is made up of millions of hand cut brick-sized blocks of granite, stuck together using cement. The highest amount of inhabitants living in the city at one time was 30,000. Below is a slideshow on Great Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe has been inhabited for over 500,000 years. One of the earliest of these inhabitants were the San, the earliest settler's in Zimbabwe. The San were the first identifiable settlers, who date back 30,000 years. Other settlers include the Khosian, Bantu, Shona, and many other people. Also, an ancient stone city called "Great Zimbabwe" was created between 800 and 1500 AD by the Shona people. All the walls are about 11 meters high, and in some places, it is 6 meters thick. The city is made up of millions of hand cut brick-sized blocks of granite, stuck together using cement. The highest amount of inhabitants living in the city at one time was 30,000. Below is a slideshow on Great Zimbabwe.
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Modern History:
In 1923, Zimbabwe, which at the time was part of Southern Rhodesia, was taken by the United Kingdom. Rhodesia was a state located in the southern part of Africa. It was owned by the United Kingdom for 57 years. In 1961, a constitution was created that favored white people over black people. In 1965, the government declared independence, but the UK did not recognize the act. However, in 1980 Zimbabwe was finally able to declare full independence from Rhodesia and become their own country. Their first prime minister was Canaan Banana, who was in office for 7 years. The next president was Robert Mugabe, who is still in office today.
In 1923, Zimbabwe, which at the time was part of Southern Rhodesia, was taken by the United Kingdom. Rhodesia was a state located in the southern part of Africa. It was owned by the United Kingdom for 57 years. In 1961, a constitution was created that favored white people over black people. In 1965, the government declared independence, but the UK did not recognize the act. However, in 1980 Zimbabwe was finally able to declare full independence from Rhodesia and become their own country. Their first prime minister was Canaan Banana, who was in office for 7 years. The next president was Robert Mugabe, who is still in office today.