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Africa

Zimbabwe

Capital: Harare

Great Zimbabwe's stones, Victoria Falls, and a story of resilience.

Daily life

Family and community come first. In towns and rural areas, days begin early, meals are often shared from one plate, and Sundays center on church. The country's national parks, ancient ruins, and Victoria Falls draw visitors from across the world.

Food

  • Sadza (maize meal)
  • Muriwo (collard greens)
  • Bota (sorghum porridge)
  • Dovi (peanut-butter stew)
  • Mapopo (papaya candy)

Family values

Extended family networks are the backbone of life. Elders are deeply respected, and children often care for grandparents.

Holidays & traditions

Independence Day (Apr 18)Heroes' DayUnity DayChristmasEaster

Religion & spiritual life

Christianity is the largest faith, with Catholic, Protestant, and independent African churches widely followed. Indigenous beliefs and ancestral respect still shape many communities.