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- Zimbabwe's official language is English, but most people speak Bantu languages, primarily Shona.
- The country's name comes from the Great Zimbabwe archaeological site, while "Rhodesia" honored Cecil Rhodes.
- The flag's colors symbolize different elements: green for land, yellow for minerals, red for blood, white for peace, and black for the native people.
- Zimbabwe is notable for its diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, elephants, and the unique black rhinos.
- Ivory and soapstone are significant materials found in Zimbabwe, often sourced from elephants.
In Zimbabwe the official language is English, but the vast majority of the population speak Bantu languages (Shona).
Zimbabwe is named after an important archaeological site in the country, Great Zimbabwe ("big house of stone"). The former name "Rhodesia" was instead in honor of Cecil Rhodes, who gave rise to the colony from which independence was born the modern Zimbabwe.
The flag is of various colors: white, green, yellow, red and black.