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Harare is the site of the University of Zimbabwe, the largest and most complete institution of higher learning in Zimbabwe, which is situated about 5km north of the city. Numerous suburbs surround the city, retaining the names colonial administrators gave them during the 19th century, such as Warren Park 'D', Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Marlborough, Tynwald and Avondale.

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Harare is the site of the University of Zimbabwe, the largest and most complete institution of higher learning in Zimbabwe, which is situated about 5km north of the city. Numerous suburbs surround the city, retaining the names colonial administrators gave them during the 19th century, such as Warren Park 'D', Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Marlborough, Tynwald and Avondale.

History

Salisbury in 1930 The Pioneer Column, a military volunteer force of settlers organised by Cecil Rhodes, founded the city on 12 September 1890 as a fort. They originally named the city Fort Salisbury after the 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, then British prime minister, and it subsequently became known simply as Salisbury. It was declared to be a municipality in 1897 and it became a city in 1935. Salisbury was the capital of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 1953 to 1963. After that point, it was the capital of Southern Rhodesia. The government of Ian Smith declared Rhodesia independent of Great Britain on November 11, 1965, and proclaimed the Republic of Rhodesia in 1970. Subsequently, the nation became the short-lived state of Zimbabwe Rhodesia; it was not until April 18, 1980, that the country was internationally recognized as independent as the Republic of Zimbabwe. The capital city retained the name Salisbury until 1982.

The name of the city was changed to Harare on April 18, 1982, the second anniversary of Zimbabwean independence, taking its name from the Shona chieftain Neharawa. It is also said the name derived from the European corruption of "Haarari" ("He does not sleep"), the epithet of the chief whose citadel was located in the area known today as the Kopje (pronounced "Koppie"). It was said that no enemy could ever launch a sneak attack on him. Prior to independence, "Harare" was the name of the Black residential area now known as Mbare.

The area at the time of founding of the city was poorly drained and earliest development was on sloping ground along the left bank of a stream that is now the course of a trunk road (Julius Nyerere Way). The first area to be fully drained was near the head of the stream and was named Causeway as a result. This area is now the site of many of the most important Government buildings, including the Senate House and the Office of the Prime Minister (now renamed for the use of President Mugabe after the position was abolished in January 1988.)

Climate

Harare has a pleasant and healthy climate. The average annual temperature is 17.95°C, rather low for the tropics, and this is due to its high altitude position and the prevalence of a cool south-easterly airflow. There are three main seasons - a warm, wet season from November to March/April; a cool, dry season from May to August (corresponding to the Southern Hemisphere winter); and a hot, dry season in September/October. Daily temperature ranges are about 7°C to 20°C in July (coldest month), about 13°C to 28°C in October (hottest month) and about 15.5°C to 25°C in January (midsummer). The hottest year on record was 1914 - 19.73°C - and the coldest year was 1965 - 17.13°C. The average annual rainfall is about 825mm in the south-west rising to 855mm on the higher land in the north-east (around Borrowdale to Glen Lorne). Very little rain usually falls during the period May to September although sporadic showers occur in most years. Rainfall varies a great deal from year to year and follows cycles of wet and dry periods that are from 7 to 10 years long. Records begin in October 1890 but all three Harare stations stopped reporting in early 2004. Jacaranda trees in Montagu Ave, Harare in 1975. The climate supports a natural vegetation of open woodland. The most common tree of the local region is the Msasa Brachystegia spiciformis that colours the landscape wine-red with its new leaves in late August. An introduced tree that contributes most to the town's atmosphere is the Jacaranda (a South American species) that produces a burst of lilac when it blooms in September. Also prevalent is Bougainvillea.

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The StarHARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said his unity government with President Robert Mugabe was on the right track, despite their differences.http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/10/worldup...

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai says gov't on right track

AlertNetSource: Reuters HARARE, May 10 (Reuters) - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said his unity government with President Robert Mugabe was on the right track, despite their differences. On Monday, Mugabe ...http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LA312670.htm

Zimbabwe police raid independent newspaper to arrest editor

EARTHtimes.orgHarare - Police raided the offices of one of Zimbabwe's leading independent newspapers at the weekend, seeking to arrest its editor and news editor, its chief executive officer, Raphael Khumalo, said Sunday. The swoop on the weekly Zimbabwe Independe...http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/268146,zimbabwe-poli...

Zimbabwe: Politburo Orders Harare Poll Re-Run

AllAfrica.comHarare — THE Zanu-PF Politburo has ordered a re-run of the Harare provincial elections that were marred by violence in December last year.http://allafrica.com/stories/200905070306.html

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-05-10 10:07 Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai says gov't on right track

Interactive InvestorHARARE, May 10 (Reuters) - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said his unity government with President Robert Mugabe was on the right track, despite their differences. On Monday, Mugabe and Tsvangirai hold what the MDC says will be the last round of talks on outstanding issues from a power-sharing deal such as new appointments of the central bank governor and the attorney-general. ...http://www.iii.co.uk/news/?type=afxnews&articleid=7312351&su...

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Harare Arts Festival Opens to Criticism

Voice of AmericaHarare International Festival of the Arts The 10th edition of the annual Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) kicked off amidst fanfare and fireworks. However some in the Zimbabwean capital are complaining that the festival caters to a ... http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-05-04-voa57.cfm

Zimbabwe Cholera Epidemic Persists in Harare Amid Continued Water Woes

Voice of AmericaCholera infections continue to occur in Zimbabwe's capital city, Harare, and in the nearby satellite town of Chitungwiza, despite a steep decline in other parts of the country, according to the latest World Health Organization report on the nine ... http://www.voanews.com/english/Africa/2009-05-05-voa40.cfm

Zimbabwe police raid independent newspaper to arrest editor

EarthtimesHarare - Police raided the offices of one of Zimbabwe's leading independent newspapers at the weekend, seeking to arrest its editor and news editor, its chief executive officer, Raphael Khumalo, said Sunday. The swoop on the weekly Zimbabwe ... http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/268146,zimbabwe-poli...

Harare judge frees activists

Independent OnlineHarare - A judge has ordered Zimbabwean rights activist Jestina Mukoko and 14 others freed on bail, reversing her decision of a day earlier that sparked outrage among rights activists and politicians in this country and abroad. Harare Magistrate ... http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=68&art_id=n...

USPG staff member to be next bishop of Harare

Christian TodayThe Church of the Province of Central Africa has elected a staff member of USPG:Anglicans in World Mission to be the new Bishop of Harare in Zimbabwe. Following much prayer and consultation, they elected the Rev Canon Chad Gandiya, 56, to be the next ... http://www.christiantoday.com/article/uspg.staff.member.to.b...

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Harare - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Harare

Harare. Capital of Zimbabwe, in Mashonaland East Province, about 1,525 m/5,000 ft above sea level; population (2002 est) 1,444,500. It is the centre of a rich farming area ... http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Harare

Embassy of the United States Harare, Zimbabwe - Home

Provides Embassy and local news, current list of services, and information for people interested in applying for a USA visa.http://harare.usembassy.gov/

Harare definition of Harare in the Free Online Encyclopedia.

Harare (hə`rärā), formerly Salisbury, city (1992 est. pop. 1,485,615), alt. 4,865 ft (1,483 m), capital of Zimbabwe, NE Zimbabwe. Harare is Zimbabwe's largest city and its ... http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Harare

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Harare Declaration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Harare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harare (pronounced /həˈrɑrɛ/ or /həˈrɑri/, formerly Salisbury) is the capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harare

Harare Declaration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Harare Commonwealth Declaration was a declaration of the Commonwealth of Nations, setting out the Commonwealth's core principles and values, detailing the Commonwealth's ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harare_Declaration

Harare International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harare International Airport (IATA: HRE, ICAO: FVHA) is an airport in Harare, Zimbabwe. The airport is operated by Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe and is the hub of Air ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harare_Airport

Harare East - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harare East is a constituency of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe, located in Harare. It has been represented since 2000 by Tendai Biti, the Secretary-General of the Movement for ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harare_East

Harare Sports Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harare Sports Club is a cricket ground in Harare, Zimbabwe. Initially known as Salisbury Sports Club, Harare Sports Club has served as the primary cricket venue in Rhodesia and ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harare_Sports_Club
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HarleauHow do I go about planning my vaycay to Harare, Zimbabwe in 5 months?HarleauI am going to give you the only piece of advice that was given to me for finding cheap travel deals, and it works to this day... Compare as many travel websites as you can as often as you can. Since y...scorpionHow many international schools are there in Harare,Zimbabwe ?scorpionWith the situation that the country is in now, no schools are being regarded as international in the proper sense of the word. I sincerely hope that you are not thinking of going there! However, ther...nickyglhHow to find telephone numbers by address in Harare, Zimbabwe?nickyglhI would call infomation if you have that in your country. we use 411 in the USAscorpionWhat do you know about Harare international school ?scorpionSorry, I don't know it all. However, I feel you would be better off visiting the school's website. I put the school's website below. Best regardsAzeriBoy-McCain Palin '08!!What can one expect a week or less trip from USA in Harare, to cost?AzeriBoy-McCain Palin '08!!Are you mad? Zimbabwe is NOT a place you want to be going these days. The economy is wrecked and tourists wandering around with all their US $ are an easy target.... Zimbabwe is a beautiful country an...
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