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Explore Vibrant Zimbabwe: Adventure, Wildlife, and Culture

Discover the beauty of Zimbabwe with its rich wildlife, breathtaking Victoria Falls, diverse flora, and vibrant culture. Learn about the challenges and charm of this African nation eagerly awaiting your visit!

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Explore Vibrant Zimbabwe: Adventure, Wildlife, and Culture

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  1. GSE Team to INDIANA USA 4 APRIL - 5 MAY 2009 District 9210 to District 6560

  2. ZIMBABWE Paul Chapotarongo

  3. MYSELF & FAMILY • 39 years old • Married to Ruth • Children: 3 Boys – Nigel (14), Dean (10), and Courtney (3.5)

  4. My Family…

  5. … with my wife

  6. My Career • BSc. Economics Degree (University of Zimbabwe) • Master of Science (MSc.) Degree in Economics (University of Zimbabwe) • Management Development Program (University of South Africa) • Banker by profession - 12 years • Currently works for a major financial institution in Zimbabwe • Responsible for the bank’s operations in Harare

  7. At work….

  8. Highlights of Zimbabwe • Population: 13 million (2x Indiana) • Total Area - 390 580sq. Kms (10 x size of Indiana) • Climate: Warm & temperate all year round. • Infrastructure is well-developed in comparison to many other African countries. • Strong values based on community traditions which give us our identity: warm, welcoming, hospitable • Hardworking, innovative, resilient citizens • Endowed with natural resources in abundance: asbestos, coal, chromium ore, copper, gold, nickel, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, diamonds, platinum group metals, forests, woodlands, the most beautiful variety of birds, butterflies, wild life, and natural game parks. • Sporting nation and epicentre of southern Africa's adventure sports, white water rafting, exhilarating hikes, skydiving, hot air ballooning, bungee jumping and more. . • Endowed with world heritage sites and beautiful tourist attractions

  9. Zimbabwe……the heritage • Named after a historic stone walled structure, built in the 13th century with no mortar

  10. Zimbabwe Capital HARARE

  11. Centre for art and culture

  12. Flora & Fauna

  13. Zimbabwe has a Wealth of Wildlife The Elephant Muddy… Buffalo The Majestic King … Lion The predatory Leopard The Black Rhino

  14. The Victoria Falls • The largest and most visible single curtain of falling water on earth, more • than twice the size of Niagara! 1.7Kms x 92 – 105m deep • Among The 7 Natural Wonders of the World • UNESCO World Heritage Site

  15. Adventure activities at Vic Falls…

  16. Lake Kariba…and the Tiger!

  17. The famous Matopos Hills

  18. The Eastern Highlands

  19. Challenges Hyper-inflation – 135 m % per annum as at 31 July 2008 Political and governance issues in a young, 29 year old democracy 90% unemployment – excess capacity across industry Production is import dependent Serious shortage of foreign currency – poor export performance Weak manufacturing base Brain drain of qualified and skilled personnel HIV and AIDS pandemic – social and family disorientation Decline in social and public health infrastructure – life expectancy at 34 years (1990: 60yrs); infant mortality 81/1000 (1990:53/1000); water and sanitation challenges; ill resourced schools

  20. Rotary in the community

  21. We look forward to hosting you in culturally diverse, sunny Zimbabwe!Thank you.Tatenda. Siyabonga. Zikomo. Obrigado

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