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Zimbabwe, formerly known as Southern Rhodesia, was important to the British Empire primarily for its rich Natural Resources, including minerals like gold and diamonds, which contributed to Britain's economic interests. The region also served as a strategic agricultural hub, with fertile land for farming. Additionally, it was significant for British imperial expansion in southern Africa, providing a foothold for further colonial endeavors and trade routes. The establishment of settler colonies in Zimbabwe reflected broader patterns of British Imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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