Zimbabwe Rhodesia

Zimbabwe Rhodesia (/zɪmˈbɑːbw rˈdʒə/) was an unrecognized state in southern Africa. It replaced the Republic of Rhodesia from 1 June 1979 to 12 December 1979. It was replaced by the re-established British colony of Southern Rhodesia for three months before being replaced by the present day Republic of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Rhodesia
1979
Flag of Zimbabwe Rhodesia
Motto: 
Anthem: 
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StatusUnrecognised state
CapitalSalisbury
Common languagesEnglish (official)
Shona
Sindebele
Afrikaans
Demonym(s)Rhodesian
GovernmentParliamentary republic
President 
• 1979
Josiah Zion Gumede
Prime Minister 
• 1979
Abel Muzorewa
Historical eraCold War
• 
1 June 1979
• 
11 December 1979
Area
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Population
• 1979
6,930,000
CurrencyRhodesian dollar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia
Today part of Zimbabwe

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References

  1. Section 6 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Rhodesia, 1979: "There shall be a President in and over Zimbabwe Rhodesia who shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe Rhodesia." Quoted in [https://books.google.com/books?id=iq9WAAAAYAAJ&q=%22There+shall+be+a+President+in+and+over+Zimbabwe+Rhodesia+who+shall+be+Commander-in-Chief+of+the+Defence+Forces+of+Zimbabwe+Rhodesia.%22 The Struggle for Independence: Doc. 696-899 (February-September 1979), Inst. für Afrikakunde, 1984, page 921