The central zone of hills gives rise to many rivers, which drain into the man-made Lake Kariba to the northwest, the marshes of Botswana to the west or into the Zambezi River to the northeast. These, together with the Victoria Falls and Great Zimbabwe, are the principal attractions for visitors. Gained independence from the UK in 1980. The official languages are English with Shona and Ndebele dialects. Full IDD is available.
Coverage is limited to a few urban areas.
E-mail can be accessed from cybercaf s in Harare and other urban areas. Available at post offices and major hotels. Airmail to Europe takes up to one week. The main English-language newspapers are The Herald, The Chronicle, The Financial Gazette and The Sunday Mail. From time to time these change.