Zimbabwe is on the left. Give way to traffic approaching from the right at uncontrolled intersections. General speed limit is 120km/ hr on open roads and between 60km and 80km on other roads. http://www.zimbabwetourism.net Investing Zimbabwe has vast investment opportunities that are supported by valuable factor endowments and infrastructural services. Tourism has great potential to become the largest industry in terms of foreign currency generation in the country. Why invest in Zimbabwe? • Zimbabwe is a safe and secure tourism and investment destination; • The tourism sector is poised to grow as the leading key economic sector; • Unparalleled stimulus incentives for tourism development; • Underinvestment in various facets of tourism present opportunities for serious investors; • Growing demand for investment by both local and foreign investors is evidence of the untapped potential. http://www.zia.co.zw Tourism Since Zimbabwe attained its independence in 1980, tourism has been one of the country’s fastest growing economic sectors. Between 1980 and 1990 tourism enjoyed an annual average growth rate of 9.2% in tourist arrivals and 8.6% in tourism
receipts. After the introduction of economic reforms, the annual average growth rate for tourist arrivals was 18.8% and tourism receipts grew by 20.3% during 1990 to 1999. Today Zimbabwe receives over two million tourists every year. Since 2000 the industry faced challenges emanating from negative publicity from the Land Reform programme. However, the negative effects have been lessened by several government programmes through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) in promoting the destination. Zimbabwe is an African paradise of blending unique attractions, notably including one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the majestic “Victoria Falls”. This enchanting wonder of millions of gallons of water plunging over a 1,7km-wide cliff into a narrow gorge makes Zimbabwe one of the world’s most exotic holiday destinations. The drama and the beauty of Zimbabwe’s landscape are matched by a rich, infinitely varied wildlife. The best way to enjoy the magnificence of the country’s great outdoors is to explore the numerous adventure sports available - from whitewater rafting and hunting, to botany and birding, as well as the exciting cultural scene. Zimbabwe is a land of discoveries. In the southeast is the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. It is the largest and most significant monument south of the Sahara, and in Africa it is second in size and importance to the Egyptian pyramids. The towering “stone houses” tell a great history of the society of 2000 Shona people
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