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”