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Harare, Zimbabwe
Do you recommend any books or movies about this city/country for those who are interested in learning more?
When a Crocodile Eats the Sun, Mukiwa, Scribbling the Cat, Dont Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight, Rhodesians Never Die and The Dust Diaries.
What typical restaurants, food delivery services, and/or takeout options are popular among expatriates?
KFC, Nando's, and other south african chains. As far as DECENT food there are lots of restaraunts only they are struggling, like everyone, to get supplies.

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