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Country Name |
Republic of Zimbabwe |
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Continent |
Africa |
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Surface area |
390,750 km2 |
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Capital |
Harare |
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Population |
15,046,000 |
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Language |
English, Shona |
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Currency |
Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWD) |
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Time zone |
+1hr compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00263 |
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all people over 9 months of age travelling from high-risk countries or people who have transited for more than 12 hours at an airport in a high-risk country.
Cholera is spread by the consumption of contaminated food and water. Vaccination is recommended, especially if you intend to travel to rural areas where the disease is widespread and there is limited access to clean water.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by Clostridium tetani bacteria, the risk of tetanus infection is high throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16, who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Malaria is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitos and is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is still not available, you must take careful precautions to avoid mosquito bites and in some cases it may be necessary to take antimalarial medication, after thorough evaluation by a qualified doctor.
These diseases are spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there are no vaccines. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Rift Valley Fever, Leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis, and West Nile virus are present in some parts of South Africa. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Zimbabwe is a South African country, bordered by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the north and east, South Africa to the south, and Botswana to the west.
Most of the country consists of highlands, with average heights of 1,000 to 1,500 metres. The main elevations are in the central region of the country, and proceed from the southwest to the northeast, where they reach an altitude of 2,600 metres. To the north of the mountains, the uplands descend to the Zambezi River, while to the south they slope down to the Limpopo.
The tropical climate is strongly affected by altitude, with daily excursions that can go up to 20°C. During the summer period the average temperature is 21°C, while in winter it falls to 14°C. Rainfall is concentrated from December to March.
