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| − | The '''Republic of Rhodesia''' was a semi-recognized, government in Africa during the mid 1960s to late 1970s. The British colony, Southern Rhodesia, declared herself a nation independent of British rule by Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) on | + | The '''Republic of Rhodesia''' was a semi-recognized, government in Africa during the mid 1960s to late 1970s. The British colony, Southern Rhodesia, declared herself a nation independent of British rule by Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) on November 11, 1965. After 1980 Rhodesia became [[Zimbabwe]]. |
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Revision as of 15:47, August 16, 2016
| Republic of Rhodesia | |
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| 1965- 1980 | |
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| Flag | |
| Capital | Salisbury |
| Government | Republic |
| Language | English (official) |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II (unrecognized) |
| Prime minister | Ian Smith |
| Area | 150,804 sq. miles |
| Population | 6,930,000 |
| Currency | Rhodesian Dollar |
The Republic of Rhodesia was a semi-recognized, government in Africa during the mid 1960s to late 1970s. The British colony, Southern Rhodesia, declared herself a nation independent of British rule by Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) on November 11, 1965. After 1980 Rhodesia became Zimbabwe.
Independence
Great Britain refused to grant Rhodesia independence until majority-rule was implemented, something rejected by the white minority in the colony. On November 11, 1965, Rhodesian politician Ian Smith declared Rhodesia an independent nation through a unilateral declaration of independence using the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an example. Initially the newly formed Rhodesian government sought to maintain relations with the British and viewed Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state, but she refused the title 'Queen of Rhodesia'.
Economy
Rhodesia had the most efficient and productive economy in southern Africa during its existence. Rhodesia was one of the largest exporters of maize, cotton, beef, tobacco, roses, and sugar cane earning her the title "Breadbasket of Africa". In addition to food stuffs Rhodesia was a large exporter of mineral wealth such as tungsten.
War Against Terror
Throughout the 1970s Rhodesia led a vicious battle against Communist terrorists. The Communist terrorists were responsible for numerous savage atrocities against the population of Rhodesia. The most disturbing of the terror attacks were the shooting down of two commercial aircraft (Air Rhodesia flights 825 and 827) both of which resulted in the consequent hacking to death and rape of crash survivors.
Leftist Overthrow
Leftist groups began the Rhodesian Bush War in the mid 1970s in an attempt to overthrow the conservative government in place in Salisbury. The militant ZANU group (Zimbabwe African National Union) led by Robert Mugabe were given assistance by communists and adopted Maoist teachings. The ZANU and other rebel militant terrorist groups received training, arms and political support from China, the Soviet Union, East Germany, North Korea, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Cuba. Liberals often deny the communist influence of the "liberation" groups that fought against the Rhodesian government.
References
- http://rhodesian.server101.com/a_time_of_change.htm
- http://rhodesian.server101.com/betrayal_of_a_nation.htm
- http://rhodesian.server101.com/communist_support_for_terrorists.htm
- http://aviation-safety.net/database/operator/airline.php?var=6628
- http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,916377,00.html
- http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=19102
