Zimbabwe Rhodesia

former country

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
Coat of arms of Zimbabwe Rhodesia
Coat of arms
Motto: Sit Nomine Digna (Latin)
"May it be worthy of the name"
Anthem: "Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia"
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
1979390,580 km2 (150,800 sq mi)
Population
• 1979
6,930,000
CurrencyRhodesian dollar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia
Today part of Zimbabwe

References

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  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