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Language: English is the official language, although it is only spoken as a first language by a tiny percentage of the population. Several indigenous languages are spoken including Shona and Ndebele.
Currency: The official currency is the Zimbabwe dollar (ZWD), which is divided into 100 cents, although in practice cents are not used. Foreign currency, especially US dollars, is hard to come by, but widely accepted and often preferred, and many prices are given in US dollars. Hard currency is required to pay for entry to Victoria Falls and many national parks. Banks and major
hotels have foreign exchange facilities and many lodges, travel agencies and shops accept travelers cheques. Major credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops; Diners Club and American Express are sometimes not accepted. ATM facilities are available in the cities.
Time: Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Three round pin and three rectangular blade plugs are common.
Communications: The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00 27 for South Africa). International Direct Dialling is available. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)4 for Harare. Telecel, Econet and Net*One operators provide GSM 900 network mobile phone coverage in most cities, towns and tourist areas throughout the country. Internet and Email facilities are available in Harare, where there are about 30 Internet cafes which are generally always crowded.
Duty Free: Travelers to Zimbabwe do not have to pay duty on items to the value of US$250 provided this allowance is not claimed more than once in a 30-day period. These include goods for personal consumption, including tobacco, and alcohol up to 5 liters with no more than 2 liters of this being spirits. Prohibited items include narcotic and amphetamine drugs, honey, indecent or obscene reading material, toy firearms, and blade knives.
Tourist OfficeZimbabwe Tourism Authority, Harare: +263 (0)4 752570 or www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw
EmergencyEmergencies: 999.
Embassies
Zimbabwe Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 332 7100.
Zimbabwe Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7836 7755.
Zimbabwe High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 237 4388.
Zimbabwe Embassy, Canberra ACT, Australia: +61 (0)2 6286 2281.
Zimbabwe High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 5125.
United States Embassy, Harare: +263 (0)4 250 593/4.
British Embassy, Harare: +263 (0)4 772 990.
Canadian Embassy, Harare: +263 (0)4 252 181 5.
Australian High Commission, Harare: +263 (0)4 852 471.
South African High Commission, Harare: +263 (0)4 753 147/8/9.
South African High Commission, Harare: +263 (0)4 753 147/8/9 (Also responsible for New Zealand).
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