Zimbabwe

 

Travel information for Zimbabwe

Country facts

Official name

Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia)

Capital city

Harare

Population

12, 311, 143

Time Zone

GMT +2

Phone Code

+263

Electrical

230 voltage, 50 frequency, D & G plug

Language

English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects

Religion

Syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs) 50%
Christian 25%
indigenous beliefs 24%
Muslim and other 1%

Weather

tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)

Geography

Located in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is bordering Mozambique (1,231km), South Africa (225km), Botswana (813km), and Zambia (797km).
Total 390,580 square km
Land 386,670 square km
Water 3,910 square km.
(Slightly larger than Montana)
Coastline - 0 km (landlocked)

Visa information

The following information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the Zimbabwean authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe for up-to-date information.

All Canadians travelling to Zimbabwe require a valid Canadian passport and a visa. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from Zimbabwe.  Single-entry visas can be obtained at the point of entry at a cost of US$75. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained only at Zimbabwean missions overseas.

Health information

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Travelers are required to carry evidence of a yellow fever vaccination if they are arriving in Zimbabwe from infected areas.

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