Location: Southern Africa
Local Time: GMT+2
Capital City: Harare
Population: 13.5 million
Area: 390357,021 square km, 150 square miles.
Language(s): English, Shona, Ndebele
Dialling Code: 263
Emergency: Police: 995. Fire: 993. Ambulance: 994
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit or National licence (for up to 90 days) if not in English must be accompanied by a certificate of authority or translation of text
Electricity: 220/230V AC 50Hz
Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: ZWD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: ZWD: 1, 2, 5. Cents: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1500 Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri, 0800-1300 Wed, 0800-1130 Sat
Office: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1300 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in some public buildings and on public transport. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants and clubs, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: When there is no service charge, tips are around 10%
