Built in 1890, it is a castle built by British colonists to invade Zimbabwe. /kloc-from 0/9 to the 20th century, the colonists continued to expand the city and the city began to take shape. Established in 1935. Originally known as Salisbury, it was renamed Harare on April 1982, the second anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence. As an important industrial city in China, its industrial output value ranks second only to bulawayo. Because there are chromium mines about 60 kilometers underground, it is called the capital of chromium. There are metal smelting, cigarette, oil refining, chemical fertilizer, textile, paper making, rubber, metal processing, food, auto repair and other industrial departments. It is one of the largest tobacco distribution markets in the world. Every year from March to June, 165438+ 10, tobacco dealers from all over the country gather and trade is busy. Harare International Airport, as a national transportation center, has advanced equipment and regular flights with neighboring countries. Cultural and educational undertakings are developed. Located in the northern suburbs, the University of Zimbabwe has many sports venues, museums, national archives, national art galleries, geological museum and national botanical gardens.