Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Southern Africa
Explore the geography, culture, history, and people of Southern Africa in this site. It includes journal excerpts, pictures, maps, and classroom activities.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Fence
In this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the fence that is part of the border security system between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Work Abroad
In this video segment from Wide Angle, Mary, a college educated Zimbabwean migrant, describes her life and work in Botswana.
BBC
Bbc: Zimbabwe's Inflation Steams Ahead
Describes the extremely high inflation that is going unchecked in Zimbabwe. Hyperinflation is beginning to take control over everything in the country and causing many problems for the people. (June 2006)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Zimbabwe
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Zimbabwe, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Pbs: Wonders of the African World: City of Great Zimbabwe
From the PBS series "Wonders of the African World," comes this description of ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Includes some reasons why the city may have collapsed.
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
Other
Victoria Falls Guide: African Culture
An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.
The Guardian
Guardian: Mugabe and Tsvangirai Sign Deal to Hold Zimbabwe Power Sharing Talks
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe agrees to hold talks with the opposition leader to discuss sharing power. Mugabe was criticized for what was perceived by many as an undemocratic election process that returned him to power. [Date of Article:...
BBC
Bbc News: Robert Mugabe: The Survivor
This site provides a short but accurate biography of Robert Mugabe, the leader of Zimbabwe from 1980 to the present. The article also includes a video profile of the leader.
Other
Civil War Looms in Zimbabwe
Talks about the growing danger of a civil war in Zimbabwe due to the pressure that the West is exerting on the country to re-distribute white owned land. 8/2000
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Who Built Great Zimbabwe? And Why?
Breeanna Elliott explores the mystery of Great Zimbabwe.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Zimbabwe
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the South African nation of Zimbabwe. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Detainees
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the conditions that have caused some Zimbabweans to leave their homeland for Botswana.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Shona
The Shona-speaking peoples comprise about 80 percent of the population of Zimbabwe, with significant groups in Mozambique. Most of what follows applies to the Shona in Zimbabwe, who have been extensively studied. There are now around...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Zimbabwe: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Zimbabwe in Southern Africa.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Inter Knowledge Corp: Zimbabwe
InterKnowledge Corp provides basic facts about the location, geography, climate, history and culture of the country Zimbabwe.
BBC
Bbc News: Mugabe's Descent Into Dictatorship
This site provides an article which discusses the rule and leadership of Robert Mugabe, the Marxist leader of Zimbabwe. Author comments on the methods used by Mugabe and his party to stay in power.
Other
Great Zimbabwe
Provides four photos of Zimbabwe Ruins that the first white settlers to the area refused to believe were built by Africans.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Southern Africa
A simple explanation of the Southern Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Zimbabwe
This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Zimbabwe with a description of the flag and coat of arms.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Zimbabwe
Investigate Zimbabwe's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Riddle of Great Zimbabwe
Briefly explores the differing explanations for Great Zimbabwe's location and structures.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Should Wildlife Hunting Be Banned?
Video report on the issues surrounding big game hunting in Africa.