Harare

__**Harare:**__ The capital of Zimbabwe. It's the largest city in Zimbabwe. The population is 2.8 million. It's at an elevation of 4865 feet (1483 meters). Harare is a trade center for tobacco, maize, cotton, and citrus fruits. In Harare they manifacture textiles, steel, chemicals, and gold is mined. There is a university in Harare called The University of Zimbabwe which is the biggest nad highest institution of learning in Zimbabwe. Harare city was founded on September 12, 1890 as a fort by a military forced of settlers organized by Cecil Rhodes. The original name was Fort Salisbury after the 3rd Marquess of Salisbury. The name was changed to Harare on April 18, 1982.