GK
COUNTRY CAPITALS
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Question
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“Harare” is the capital of ____
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Laos
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Iceland
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Zimbabwe
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Burkina Faso
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe, positioned in the northeast of the country, and has an estimated population of 1.4 million. Formerly known as Salisbury, Harare was officially declared a city in 1935 when its population had reached almost 20, 000.
Detailed explanation-2: -Harare is famous for its beautiful jacaranda-lined streets, especially in the “Avenues” suburbs to the immediate north of the city centre. Harare is the site of the University of Zimbabwe, the largest and most complete institution of higher learning in Zimbabwe.
Detailed explanation-3: -The capital city retained the name Salisbury until 18th April 1982, the second anniversary of Zimbabwean independence, when it was changed to Harare.
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