Zimbabwe Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Zimbabwe |
Common Name | Zimbabwe – /zɪmˈbɑb.weɪ/ |
Nationality | Zimbabwean(s) – noun, Zimbabwean – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1980 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 8 provinces and 2 cities |
Total Population | 15.4 million (#73) with 32.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Harare (capital city) |
Major Languages | Shona (official, most widely spoken), Ndebele (official, second most widely spoken), English (official, used for official business) |
Electricity Access | 48.9% of total population |
Internet Access | 35% of total population |
Currency | Zimbabwean Dollars (ZWD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $33.8 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $2,100 (#210) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 390,757 sq km / 150,872 sq mi (#62) with 1.0% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Southern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Blessed Be the Land of Zimbabwe”