ZIMBABWE

CURRENCY: Zimbabwean Dollar (Z$).

EXCHANGE RATE: Z$11.33 = US$1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English, Shona, Ndebelle.

POPULATION: 7,500,000.

CAPITAL: Harare.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 263.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The Zimbabwean Dollar is non-convertible.Its import or export is limited to Z$500.Foreign currency may be freely imported but must be declared in person or by bank transfer.Without the foreign currency import declaration, visitors can not export their foreign currency; and may only take Z$500 with them up on departure.The Exchange Control Act is administered by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Harare.

GAMING INFORMATION: Zimbabwe has five casinos with slots and table games, and two slot only casinos.The Ministry of Home Affairs, Harare, administers the Casino Act.Gaming winnings are not taxed.If foreign currency is exchanged in the casino, non residents can repatriate stake and winnings on the authority of the casino.