Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Zimbabwe
Common NameZimbabwe – /zɪmˈbɑb.weɪ/
NationalityZimbabwean(s) – noun, Zimbabwean – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1980 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions8 provinces and 2 cities
Total Population15.4 million (#73) with 32.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasHarare (capital city)
Major LanguagesShona (official, most widely spoken), Ndebele (official, second most widely spoken), English (official, used for official business)
Electricity Access48.9% of total population
Internet Access35% of total population
CurrencyZimbabwean Dollars (ZWD)
Real GDP (PPP)$33.8 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,100 (#210) – 2021 estimate
Total Area390,757 sq km / 150,872 sq mi (#62) with 1.0% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Southern Africa
Bordering CountriesBotswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Blessed Be the Land of Zimbabwe”