# The Zimbabwe Independence Order 1980, Note: Explanatory note


This Order appoints the 18th April 1980 as the day on which Southern Rhodesia becomes independent as a Republic under the name of Zimbabwe.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/394/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/zimbabwe-independence-order-1980/note
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