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Mashonaland became one of the five provinces. In 1970, an administrative reform led to Mashonaland being divided into a northern and a southern half. Most recently, in 1983, it was divided into the current three sectors and the capital city of Harare was given its own provincial status as well.
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farmers, and gain their source of income from agriculture. Mashonaland contributes more than 50% to the
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the west rise higher. The highest point is in the Wedza
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