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This article is about the unrecognised state of Rhodesia. For the region, see Rhodesia (region). For other uses, see Rhodesia (disambiguation).
Rhodesia, region, south-central Africa, now divided into Zimbabwe in the south and Zambia in the north. Named after British colonial administrator Cecil Rhodes, it was administered by the British South Africa Company in the 19th century and exploited mostly for its gold, copper, and coal deposits.
The history of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1979 covers Rhodesia 's time as a state unrecognised by the international community following the predominantly white minority government's Unilateral Declaration of Independence on 11 November 1965.
The usage of the term Rhodesia to refer to the historical region fell from prominence after Northern Rhodesia became Zambia in 1964. From then until 1980, "Rhodesia" commonly referred to Southern Rhodesia alone. Since 1980 the term has not been in general use, aside from in a historical context.
Oct 30, 2023 · A small white minority seized control of Rhodesia in 1965. Tacit support and weak condemnations extended the regime and its harms.
Rhodesia, officially from 1970 the Republic of Rhodesia, was an unrecognised state in Southern Africa from 1965 to 1979. During this fourteen-year period, Rhode...
Rhodesia existed for 90 years and much was achieved during this time – and not just in the last few years. To future generations the 1960s and 70s will be just as much history as the 1890s or 1930s. For this reason various aspects from the whole of Rhodesia’s life are presented.
Rhodesia (/ roʊˈdiːʒə /, / roʊˈdiːʃə /), [1] officially from 1970 the Republic of Rhodesia, [2] was a republic in Southern Africa during the Cold War. It was the region that is now called Zimbabwe. The country replaced the British colony of Southern Rhodesia.
1 The former name of a large territory in central-southern Africa, divided into Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) and Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The region was developed by and named after Cecil Rhodes, through the British South Africa Company, which administered it until Southern Rhodesia became a self-governing British colony in 1923 and ...
6 days ago · Zimbabwe - Rhodesia, UDI, Independence: The goal of the RF was Rhodesian independence under guaranteed minority rule. Field was replaced as prime minister in April 1964 by his deputy, Ian Smith.
