Situated in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a land locked country with
a land area of about 390000 square kilometers of which 33 3000 is
suitable for agricultural purposes and the remainder reserved for
National Parks, Wild life as well as urban settlement. With an
estimated population of 12.5 million (2003), the country has an
average population density of 30 persons per square kilometre, with
most densely populated areas approaching 180 persons per square
kilometer. Zimbabwe's economy is well balanced between market
agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism with a considerable
subsistence-farming sector.
Zimbabwe as a whole is relatively well endowed with woodlands.
Woodlands cover 53% of the total land area whilst bush land covers
13%. Studies indicate that 62% of all households (rural and urban)
depend on wood for their domestic energy needs. This figure rises
to about 95% when only rural households are considered.
Situated in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a land locked country with
a land area of about 390000 square kilometers of which 33 3000 is
suitable for agricultural purposes and the remainder reserved for
National Parks, Wild life as well as urban settlement. With an
estimated population of 12.5 million (2003), the country has an
average population density of 30 persons per square kilometre, with
most densely populated areas approaching 180 persons per square
kilometer. Zimbabwe's economy is well balanced between market
agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism with a considerable
subsistence-farming sector.