What was Rhodesia before?

Prior to its recognized independence as Zimbabwe in 1980, the nation had been known by several names: Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia and Zimbabwe Rhodesia.

Why is Zimbabwe not called Rhodesia?

The name “Zimbabwe”, broken down to Dzimba dzamabwe in Shona (one of the two major languages in the country), means “houses of stone”. Meanwhile, the white Rhodesian community was reluctant to drop the name “Rhodesia”, hence a compromise was met.

What is the country of Rhodesia called now?

The territory to the north of the Zambezi was officially designated Northern Rhodesia by the company, and has been Zambia since 1964; that to the south, which the company dubbed Southern Rhodesia, became Zimbabwe in 1980.

Was Rhodesia a country?

From 1965 to 1979, Rhodesia was one of two independent states on the African continent governed by a white minority of European descent and culture, the other being South Africa. In the late 19th century, the territory north of the Transvaal was chartered to the British South Africa Company, led by Cecil Rhodes.

Is Rhodesia a country?

From 1965 to 1979, Rhodesia was one of two independent states on the African continent governed by a white minority of European descent and culture, the other being South Africa. Between 1953 and 1963, Southern Rhodesia was joined with Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

When did British rule Rhodesia?

Southern Rhodesia

Colony of Southern Rhodesia (1923–1964) (1979–1980) Colony of Rhodesia (1964–1965)
• BSAC administration	1890–1923
• Annexed by the UK	12 September 1923
• Responsible Government	1 October 1923
• Federation	1953–1963

When did Rhodesia cease to exist?

Rhodesia

Rhodesia (1965–1970) Republic of Rhodesia (1970–1979)
• Declared	11 November 1965
• Republic	2 March 1970
• Internal Settlement	3 March 1978
• Zimbabwe Rhodesia	1 June 1979

Which African country was originally known as Northern Rhodesia?

the Republic of Zambia
The former portectorate of Northern Rhodesia became the Republic of Zambia, ending 73 years of British rule. A wave of jubilation swept the country, which takes its name from the Zambezi River, Zambia’s border with Southern Rhodesia for hundreds of miles.

Did Rhodesia have apartheid?

Rhodesia was an apartheid state in East Africa that was majority black but ruled by white, mostly British-descended people from 1965 until 1979.

When did Rhodesia become Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia (1898), Rhodesia (1965), and Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979). The first recorded use of “Zimbabwe” as a term of national reference dates from 1960 as a coinage by the black nationalist Michael Mawema, whose Zimbabwe National Party became the first to officially use the name in 1961.

What happened to Rhodesia?

The economic sanctions imposed on Rhodesia were lifted in late 1979, and the country reverted to temporary British rule until elections could be held. Under the Constitution of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia (Amendment) (No. 4) Act 1979 of 11 December 1979, the country formally reverted to its colonial status as Southern Rhodesia.

Where was Rhodesia located?

The location of Rhodesia in Africa. The nation of Rhodesia claims what is historically known as Northern Rhodesia, in modern times known as Zambia. The capital of the country resides in Livingstone, the historical site of the colonial capital of Northern Rhodesia, on Victoria Falls.