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Zimbabwe

Southern Africa, Africa

ChibarweEnglishKalangaKhoisanNdauNorthern NdebeleChewaShonaSothoTongaTswanaTsongaVendaXhosaZimbabwean Sign Language

Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. With a population of 17,073,087 and an area of 390,757 km², the capital city is Harare. The official languages are Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. The national currency is the Zimbabwean dollar ($ ZWL).

Quick Facts

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Harare
Capital
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17,073,087
Population
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390,757 km²
Area
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$ ZWL
Currency
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+263
Dial Code
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.zw
TLD

Economy

Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of $2,497, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,497
GNI per Capita$2,400

Geography

Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa at coordinates 20.00°S, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Mount Nyangani at 2,592 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates20.00°S, 30.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Nyangani
2,592 m
🏞️ Longest RiverLimpopo River
1,750 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Zimbabwe, including National Sports Stadium with a capacity of 60,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumNational Sports Stadium
60,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Zimbabwe

What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a population of approximately 17,073,087 people.
What currency does Zimbabwe use?
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwean dollar ($ ZWL).
What languages are spoken in Zimbabwe?
The official languages of Zimbabwe are Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language.
What is the area of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe covers a total area of 390,757 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Zimbabwe?
The GDP per capita of Zimbabwe is approximately $2,497.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)