Zimbabwe Rhodesia

Zimbabwe Rhodesia (/zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ roʊˈdiːʒə/) 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 Coat of arms
Motto: Sit Nomine Digna (Latin) "May it be worthy of the name"
Anthem: "Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia"
Status	Unrecognised state
Capital	Salisbury
Common languages	English (official) Shona Sindebele Afrikaans
Demonym(s)	Rhodesian
Government	Parliamentary republic
President
• 1979	Josiah Zion Gumede
Prime Minister
• 1979	Abel Muzorewa
Historical era	Cold War
• Internal Settlement	1 June 1979
• Reverted to British control	11 December 1979
Area
1979	390,580 km2 (150,800 sq mi)
Population
• 1979	6,930,000
Currency	Rhodesian dollar
Preceded by Succeeded by Rhodesia Southern Rhodesia
Today part of	Zimbabwe