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Chiredzi District

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A large chunk of the district is found in region V, although there are some parts that lie in region IV. Areas in region five are characterized by aridity and uncertain rainfall patterns. Many parts of the district are unfit for agriculture, hence in 1972 they set aside to form
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and independents would have competed for the four constituency seats available, and the winners would have represented the district in Zimbabwe's new
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For the general elections of 2008, Chiredzi District has been divided into four sectors. Candidates from the
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and the nearby Mkwasine Estate, both of which specialize in sugar cane and citrus fruit production.
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treatment in the province. The district's Hippo Valley Hospital is one of a number of centers for
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Masvingo constituency seats for the 2008, showing the division of Chiredzi (District)
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treatment in the province. The district is famous for hosting
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found in the district, is one of a number of centers for
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This article is about the district. For the town, see
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Chiredzi (District)
Chiredzi
A baobab tree in Gonarezhou national park, which is found in the district
Gonarezhou
Masvingo constituency seats for the 2008, showing the division of Chiredzi (District)
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Chiredzi
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Zimbabwe
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HIV
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Hippo Valley Estate
Gonarezhou National Park
Malilangwe
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Shangaan
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Ndebele

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