Geography
Zimbabwe is in Southern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -20, 30; it has Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia.
Neighboring countries: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia
Africa
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Harare
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Population
- 17.1 million
- Area
- 390,757 km²
- Currency
- Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL)
- Official language
- Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
- Calling code
- +263
- Internet TLD
- .zw
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Zimbabwe map preview: -20.00, 30.00
People and Culture
Zimbabwe uses Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Zimbabwe varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Zimbabwe is recorded with the official name Republic of Zimbabwe. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Harare
- Southern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Harare
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Zimbabwe is grouped under Africa.
- Zimbabwe has a listed area of 390,757 km².
- Zimbabwe is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Zimbabwe
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What continent is Zimbabwe in?
Zimbabwe is in Africa.
What currency does Zimbabwe use?
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwean dollar.
What language is spoken in Zimbabwe?
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language is listed for Zimbabwe in this database.