Masvingo
Visited in July 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Region
- Masvingo Province
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Type
- Formerly known as Fort Victoria until 1982, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the…
- Coordinates
- 20.27°S, 30.93°E
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Overview
Masvingo, formerly known as Fort Victoria, is a city in southeastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province. The city lies close to Great Zimbabwe, the national monument from which the country takes its name and close to Lake Mutirikwi, its recreational park, the Kyle dam and the Kyle National Reserve that is home to a range of animal species. It is mostly populated by the Karanga people who form the biggest branch of the various Shona tribes in Zimbabwe.
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