Zimbabwe - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Harare

Region

Africa / Eastern Africa

Population

17,277,165

Area

390,757 km²

Currencies

Zimbabwean dollar ($)

Languages

Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, Zimbabwean Sign Language

About country

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in Southeast Africa, nestled between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers. Its history is marked by ancient civilizations, including the construction of Great Zimbabwe, a significant trade center in the 13th century. The region was later influenced by the British Empire, eventually becoming Southern Rhodesia before gaining independence in 1980. Today, Zimbabwe faces economic challenges but possesses rich mineral resources and agricultural potential. The country's diverse landscape ranges from highveld plateaus to the lowveld savannahs.